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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,530.62, 425,356.95 and 141,452.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,530.62, 425,356.95 and 141,452.30 is: 212,208.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,530.62 : 425,356.95 = 141,452.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,530.62/425,356.95 = 141,452.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,530.62x = 425,356.95 × 141,452.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,530.62x = 60,167,718,898.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,167,718,898.49/283,530.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,208.89

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