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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,802.28, 425,747.14 and 96,770.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,802.28, 425,747.14 and 96,770.04 is: 145,169.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,802.28 : 425,747.14 = 96,770.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,802.28/425,747.14 = 96,770.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,802.28x = 425,747.14 × 96,770.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,802.28x = 41,199,567,767.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,199,567,767.69/283,802.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,169.97

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