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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,791.14, 427,026.79 and 95,151.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,791.14, 427,026.79 and 95,151.59 is: 142,673.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,791.14 : 427,026.79 = 95,151.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,791.14/427,026.79 = 95,151.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,791.14x = 427,026.79 × 95,151.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,791.14x = 40,632,275,890.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,632,275,890.01/284,791.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,673.95

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