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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,411.08, 392,484.96 and 155,349.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,411.08, 392,484.96 and 155,349.64 is: 214,381.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,411.08 : 392,484.96 = 155,349.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,411.08/392,484.96 = 155,349.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,411.08x = 392,484.96 × 155,349.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,411.08x = 60,972,397,241.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,972,397,241.41/284,411.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,381.23

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