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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,670.19, 426,998.45 and 92,544.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,670.19, 426,998.45 and 92,544.37 is: 138,814.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,670.19 : 426,998.45 = 92,544.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,670.19/426,998.45 = 92,544.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,670.19x = 426,998.45 × 92,544.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,670.19x = 39,516,302,546.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,516,302,546.23/284,670.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,814.33

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