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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,715.73, 425,588.18 and 73,355.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,715.73, 425,588.18 and 73,355.49 is: 110,037.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,715.73 : 425,588.18 = 73,355.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,715.73/425,588.18 = 73,355.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,715.73x = 425,588.18 × 73,355.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,715.73x = 31,219,229,482.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,219,229,482.11/283,715.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,037.01

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