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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,582.41, 425,323.94 and 106,052.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,582.41, 425,323.94 and 106,052.69 is: 159,060.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,582.41 : 425,323.94 = 106,052.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,582.41/425,323.94 = 106,052.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,582.41x = 425,323.94 × 106,052.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,582.41x = 45,106,745,301.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,106,745,301.52/283,582.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,060.45

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