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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,510.51, 425,118.12 and 133,710.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,510.51, 425,118.12 and 133,710.58 is: 200,496.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,510.51 : 425,118.12 = 133,710.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,510.51/425,118.12 = 133,710.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,510.51x = 425,118.12 × 133,710.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,510.51x = 56,842,789,432.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,842,789,432.94/283,510.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,496.23

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