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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,338.08, 426,296.44 and 134,403.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,338.08, 426,296.44 and 134,403.18 is: 201,505.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,338.08 : 426,296.44 = 134,403.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,338.08/426,296.44 = 134,403.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,338.08x = 426,296.44 × 134,403.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,338.08x = 57,295,597,158.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,295,597,158.68/284,338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,505.18

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