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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,432.20, 425,148.30 and 283,432.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,432.20, 425,148.30 and 283,432.20 is: 425,148.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,432.20 : 425,148.30 = 283,432.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,432.20/425,148.30 = 283,432.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,432.20x = 425,148.30 × 283,432.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,432.20x = 120,500,717,995.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,500,717,995.26/283,432.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,148.30

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