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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,336.70, 425,005.05 and 96,348.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,336.70, 425,005.05 and 96,348.20 is: 144,522.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,336.70 : 425,005.05 = 96,348.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,336.70/425,005.05 = 96,348.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,336.70x = 425,005.05 × 96,348.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,336.70x = 40,948,471,558.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,948,471,558.41/283,336.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,522.30

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