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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,223.70, 429,399.27 and 94,106.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,223.70, 429,399.27 and 94,106.82 is: 141,181.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,223.70 : 429,399.27 = 94,106.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,223.70/429,399.27 = 94,106.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,223.70x = 429,399.27 × 94,106.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,223.70x = 40,409,399,810.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,409,399,810.02/286,223.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,181.18

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