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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,679.40, 425,519.10 and 254,130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,679.40, 425,519.10 and 254,130.60 is: 381,195.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,679.40 : 425,519.10 = 254,130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,679.40/425,519.10 = 254,130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,679.40x = 425,519.10 × 254,130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,679.40x = 108,137,424,194.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,137,424,194.46/283,679.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,195.90

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