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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,580.91, 425,321.69 and 106,051.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,580.91, 425,321.69 and 106,051.19 is: 159,058.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,580.91 : 425,321.69 = 106,051.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,580.91/425,321.69 = 106,051.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,580.91x = 425,321.69 × 106,051.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,580.91x = 45,105,868,700.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,105,868,700.45/283,580.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,058.20

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