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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,711.46, 392,883.09 and 163,833.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,711.46, 392,883.09 and 163,833.24 is: 226,079.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,711.46 : 392,883.09 = 163,833.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,711.46/392,883.09 = 163,833.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,711.46x = 392,883.09 × 163,833.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,711.46x = 64,367,309,575.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,367,309,575.91/284,711.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,079.10

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