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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,797.54, 425,697.83 and 73,435.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,797.54, 425,697.83 and 73,435.48 is: 110,153.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,797.54 : 425,697.83 = 73,435.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,797.54/425,697.83 = 73,435.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,797.54x = 425,697.83 × 73,435.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,797.54x = 31,261,323,324.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,261,323,324.97/283,797.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,153.61

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