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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,341.39, 426,369.43 and 94,735.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,341.39, 426,369.43 and 94,735.06 is: 142,055.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,341.39 : 426,369.43 = 94,735.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,341.39/426,369.43 = 94,735.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,341.39x = 426,369.43 × 94,735.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,341.39x = 40,392,133,533.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,392,133,533.22/284,341.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,055.06

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