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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,410.26, 426,739.95 and 134,757.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,410.26, 426,739.95 and 134,757.36 is: 202,195.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,410.26 : 426,739.95 = 134,757.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,410.26/426,739.95 = 134,757.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,410.26x = 426,739.95 × 134,757.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,410.26x = 57,506,349,068.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,506,349,068.53/284,410.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,195.06

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