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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,086.90, 424,616.58 and 105,580.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,086.90, 424,616.58 and 105,580.26 is: 158,365.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,086.90 : 424,616.58 = 105,580.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,086.90/424,616.58 = 105,580.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,086.90x = 424,616.58 × 105,580.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,086.90x = 44,831,128,916.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,831,128,916.71/283,086.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,365.25

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