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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,574.93, 425,404.67 and 101,191.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,574.93, 425,404.67 and 101,191.53 is: 151,802.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,574.93 : 425,404.67 = 101,191.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,574.93/425,404.67 = 101,191.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,574.93x = 425,404.67 × 101,191.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,574.93x = 43,047,349,426.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,047,349,426.45/283,574.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,802.38

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