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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,847.60, 426,925.80 and 126,908.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,847.60, 426,925.80 and 126,908.40 is: 190,208.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,847.60 : 426,925.80 = 126,908.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,847.60/426,925.80 = 126,908.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,847.60x = 426,925.80 × 126,908.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,847.60x = 54,180,470,196.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,180,470,196.72/284,847.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,208.62

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