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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,632.94, 391,413.54 and 154,571.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,632.94, 391,413.54 and 154,571.46 is: 213,308.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,632.94 : 391,413.54 = 154,571.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,632.94/391,413.54 = 154,571.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,632.94x = 391,413.54 × 154,571.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,632.94x = 60,501,362,341.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,501,362,341.57/283,632.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,308.66

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