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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,667.69, 425,564.62 and 123,769.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,667.69, 425,564.62 and 123,769.55 is: 185,681.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,667.69 : 425,564.62 = 123,769.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,667.69/425,564.62 = 123,769.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,667.69x = 425,564.62 × 123,769.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,667.69x = 52,671,942,267.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,671,942,267.81/283,667.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,681.85

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