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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,703.04, 425,267.46 and 183,926.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,703.04, 425,267.46 and 183,926.61 is: 275,703.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,703.04 : 425,267.46 = 183,926.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,703.04/425,267.46 = 183,926.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,703.04x = 425,267.46 × 183,926.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,703.04x = 78,218,002,261.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,218,002,261.11/283,703.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,703.79

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