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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,477.80, 426,846.30 and 134,660.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,477.80, 426,846.30 and 134,660.20 is: 202,051.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,477.80 : 426,846.30 = 134,660.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,477.80/426,846.30 = 134,660.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,477.80x = 426,846.30 × 134,660.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,477.80x = 57,479,208,127.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,479,208,127.26/284,477.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,051.65

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