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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,503.24, 425,107.26 and 105,864.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,503.24, 425,107.26 and 105,864.18 is: 158,741.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,503.24 : 425,107.26 = 105,864.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,503.24/425,107.26 = 105,864.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,503.24x = 425,107.26 × 105,864.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,503.24x = 45,003,631,491.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,003,631,491.95/283,503.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,741.15

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