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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,337.20, 425,005.80 and 96,348.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,337.20, 425,005.80 and 96,348.70 is: 144,523.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,337.20 : 425,005.80 = 96,348.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,337.20/425,005.80 = 96,348.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,337.20x = 425,005.80 × 96,348.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,337.20x = 40,948,756,322.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,948,756,322.46/283,337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,523.05

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