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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,453.44, 425,253.18 and 105,961.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,453.44, 425,253.18 and 105,961.74 is: 158,969.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,453.44 : 425,253.18 = 105,961.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,453.44/425,253.18 = 105,961.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,453.44x = 425,253.18 × 105,961.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,453.44x = 45,060,566,893.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,060,566,893.33/283,453.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,969.91

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