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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,663.13, 425,567.59 and 106,172.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,663.13, 425,567.59 and 106,172.69 is: 159,286.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,663.13 : 425,567.59 = 106,172.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,663.13/425,567.59 = 106,172.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,663.13x = 425,567.59 × 106,172.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,663.13x = 45,183,653,413.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,183,653,413.85/283,663.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,286.31

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