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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,373.48, 426,260.52 and 94,783.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,373.48, 426,260.52 and 94,783.26 is: 142,075.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,373.48 : 426,260.52 = 94,783.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,373.48/426,260.52 = 94,783.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,373.48x = 426,260.52 × 94,783.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,373.48x = 40,402,361,694.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,402,361,694.90/284,373.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,075.00

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