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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,003.92, 424,415.82 and 93,428.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,003.92, 424,415.82 and 93,428.99 is: 140,113.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,003.92 : 424,415.82 = 93,428.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,003.92/424,415.82 = 93,428.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,003.92x = 424,415.82 × 93,428.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,003.92x = 39,652,741,402.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,652,741,402.62/283,003.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,113.75

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