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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,782.24, 425,028.96 and 220,091.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,782.24, 425,028.96 and 220,091.04 is: 329,636.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,782.24 : 425,028.96 = 220,091.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,782.24/425,028.96 = 220,091.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,782.24x = 425,028.96 × 220,091.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,782.24x = 93,545,065,836.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,545,065,836.52/283,782.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,636.79

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