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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,503.11, 425,257.83 and 121,375.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,503.11, 425,257.83 and 121,375.33 is: 182,064.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,503.11 : 425,257.83 = 121,375.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,503.11/425,257.83 = 121,375.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,503.11x = 425,257.83 × 121,375.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,503.11x = 51,615,808,388.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,615,808,388.19/283,503.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,064.35

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