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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,864.04, 426,994.74 and 107,294.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,864.04, 426,994.74 and 107,294.22 is: 160,827.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,864.04 : 426,994.74 = 107,294.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,864.04/426,994.74 = 107,294.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,864.04x = 426,994.74 × 107,294.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,864.04x = 45,814,067,572.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,814,067,572.40/284,864.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,827.84

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