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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,383.88, 425,174.22 and 125,723.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,383.88, 425,174.22 and 125,723.04 is: 188,628.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,383.88 : 425,174.22 = 125,723.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,383.88/425,174.22 = 125,723.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,383.88x = 425,174.22 × 125,723.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,383.88x = 53,454,195,468.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,454,195,468.03/283,383.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,628.22

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