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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,315.35, 429,363.57 and 94,145.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,315.35, 429,363.57 and 94,145.01 is: 141,181.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,315.35 : 429,363.57 = 94,145.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,315.35/429,363.57 = 94,145.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,315.35x = 429,363.57 × 94,145.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,315.35x = 40,422,437,591.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,422,437,591.29/286,315.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,181.52

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