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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,647.23, 425,521.41 and 94,118.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,647.23, 425,521.41 and 94,118.97 is: 141,195.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,647.23 : 425,521.41 = 94,118.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,647.23/425,521.41 = 94,118.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,647.23x = 425,521.41 × 94,118.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,647.23x = 40,049,636,822.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,049,636,822.15/283,647.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,195.23

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