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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,672.62, 425,581.84 and 106,182.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,672.62, 425,581.84 and 106,182.18 is: 159,300.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,672.62 : 425,581.84 = 106,182.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,672.62/425,581.84 = 106,182.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,672.62x = 425,581.84 × 106,182.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,672.62x = 45,189,207,539.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,189,207,539.61/283,672.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,300.56

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