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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,644.72, 425,517.68 and 94,116.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,644.72, 425,517.68 and 94,116.46 is: 141,191.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,644.72 : 425,517.68 = 94,116.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,644.72/425,517.68 = 94,116.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,644.72x = 425,517.68 × 94,116.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,644.72x = 40,048,217,709.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,048,217,709.01/283,644.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,191.48

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