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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,769.06, 392,998.14 and 163,907.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,769.06, 392,998.14 and 163,907.34 is: 226,201.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,769.06 : 392,998.14 = 163,907.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,769.06/392,998.14 = 163,907.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,769.06x = 392,998.14 × 163,907.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,769.06x = 64,415,279,752.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,415,279,752.35/284,769.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,201.82

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