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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,344.26, 426,373.38 and 94,737.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,344.26, 426,373.38 and 94,737.48 is: 142,058.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,344.26 : 426,373.38 = 94,737.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,344.26/426,373.38 = 94,737.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,344.26x = 426,373.38 × 94,737.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,344.26x = 40,393,539,560.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,393,539,560.28/284,344.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,058.57

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