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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,596.42, 425,402.88 and 106,069.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,596.42, 425,402.88 and 106,069.56 is: 159,107.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,596.42 : 425,402.88 = 106,069.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,596.42/425,402.88 = 106,069.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,596.42x = 425,402.88 × 106,069.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,596.42x = 45,122,296,304.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,122,296,304.33/283,596.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,107.43

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