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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,435.59, 425,213.36 and 93,885.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,435.59, 425,213.36 and 93,885.22 is: 140,847.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,435.59 : 425,213.36 = 93,885.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,435.59/425,213.36 = 93,885.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,435.59x = 425,213.36 × 93,885.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,435.59x = 39,921,249,850.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,921,249,850.54/283,435.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,847.70

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