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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,332.12, 425,588.40 and 239,045.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,332.12, 425,588.40 and 239,045.64 is: 359,066.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,332.12 : 425,588.40 = 239,045.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,332.12/425,588.40 = 239,045.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,332.12x = 425,588.40 × 239,045.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,332.12x = 101,735,051,454.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,735,051,454.58/283,332.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,066.43

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