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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,416.70, 426,547.29 and 106,910.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,416.70, 426,547.29 and 106,910.06 is: 160,335.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,416.70 : 426,547.29 = 106,910.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,416.70/426,547.29 = 106,910.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,416.70x = 426,547.29 × 106,910.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,416.70x = 45,602,196,366.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,602,196,366.74/284,416.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,335.86

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