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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,608.22, 425,475.57 and 123,710.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,608.22, 425,475.57 and 123,710.17 is: 185,592.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,608.22 : 425,475.57 = 123,710.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,608.22/425,475.57 = 123,710.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,608.22x = 425,475.57 × 123,710.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,608.22x = 52,635,655,095.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,635,655,095.55/283,608.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,592.84

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