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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,359.98, 426,211.92 and 106,753.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,359.98, 426,211.92 and 106,753.71 is: 160,007.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,359.98 : 426,211.92 = 106,753.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,359.98/426,211.92 = 106,753.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,359.98x = 426,211.92 × 106,753.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,359.98x = 45,499,703,706.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,499,703,706.22/284,359.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,007.41

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