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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,676.47, 425,581.24 and 112,908.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,676.47, 425,581.24 and 112,908.52 is: 169,389.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,676.47 : 425,581.24 = 112,908.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,676.47/425,581.24 = 112,908.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,676.47x = 425,581.24 × 112,908.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,676.47x = 48,051,749,544.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,051,749,544.09/283,676.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,389.27

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