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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,453.03, 426,536.70 and 94,846.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,453.03, 426,536.70 and 94,846.28 is: 142,221.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,453.03 : 426,536.70 = 94,846.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,453.03/426,536.70 = 94,846.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,453.03x = 426,536.70 × 94,846.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,453.03x = 40,455,418,523.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,455,418,523.26/284,453.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,221.79

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