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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,773.68, 425,785.90 and 148,805.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,773.68, 425,785.90 and 148,805.54 is: 223,274.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,773.68 : 425,785.90 = 148,805.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,773.68/425,785.90 = 148,805.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,773.68x = 425,785.90 × 148,805.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,773.68x = 63,359,300,773.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,359,300,773.89/283,773.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,274.06

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