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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,691.28, 426,891.66 and 95,083.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,691.28, 426,891.66 and 95,083.36 is: 142,576.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,691.28 : 426,891.66 = 95,083.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,691.28/426,891.66 = 95,083.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,691.28x = 426,891.66 × 95,083.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,691.28x = 40,590,293,388.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,590,293,388.78/284,691.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,576.52

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