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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,670.69, 426,999.20 and 92,544.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,670.69, 426,999.20 and 92,544.87 is: 138,815.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,670.69 : 426,999.20 = 92,544.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,670.69/426,999.20 = 92,544.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,670.69x = 426,999.20 × 92,544.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,670.69x = 39,516,584,991.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,516,584,991.38/284,670.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,815.08

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