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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,365.06, 425,213.66 and 203,316.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,365.06, 425,213.66 and 203,316.75 is: 305,094.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,365.06 : 425,213.66 = 203,316.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,365.06/425,213.66 = 203,316.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,365.06x = 425,213.66 × 203,316.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,365.06x = 86,453,059,406.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,453,059,406.81/283,365.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,094.28

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