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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,732.01, 425,124.93 and 233,286.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,732.01, 425,124.93 and 233,286.62 is: 349,540.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,732.01 : 425,124.93 = 233,286.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,732.01/425,124.93 = 233,286.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,732.01x = 425,124.93 × 233,286.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,732.01x = 99,175,957,997.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,175,957,997.44/283,732.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,540.96

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