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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,364.01, 425,212.09 and 203,315.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,364.01, 425,212.09 and 203,315.71 is: 305,092.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,364.01 : 425,212.09 = 203,315.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,364.01/425,212.09 = 203,315.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,364.01x = 425,212.09 × 203,315.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,364.01x = 86,452,298,972.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,452,298,972.62/283,364.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,092.73

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