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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,968.02, 427,333.83 and 105,063.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,968.02, 427,333.83 and 105,063.68 is: 157,551.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,968.02 : 427,333.83 = 105,063.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,968.02/427,333.83 = 105,063.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,968.02x = 427,333.83 × 105,063.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,968.02x = 44,897,265,442.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,897,265,442.64/284,968.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,551.94

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