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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,313.27, 429,293.43 and 96,755.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,313.27, 429,293.43 and 96,755.76 is: 145,074.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,313.27 : 429,293.43 = 96,755.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,313.27/429,293.43 = 96,755.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,313.27x = 429,293.43 × 96,755.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,313.27x = 41,536,612,082.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,536,612,082.66/286,313.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,074.01

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