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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,628.04, 425,515.86 and 106,149

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,628.04, 425,515.86 and 106,149 is: 159,251.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,628.04 : 425,515.86 = 106,149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,628.04/425,515.86 = 106,149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,628.04x = 425,515.86 × 106,149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,628.04x = 45,168,083,023.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,168,083,023.14/283,628.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,251.12

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