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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,807.80, 425,517.30 and 134,119.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,807.80, 425,517.30 and 134,119.80 is: 201,087.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,807.80 : 425,517.30 = 134,119.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,807.80/425,517.30 = 134,119.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,807.80x = 425,517.30 × 134,119.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,807.80x = 57,070,295,172.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,070,295,172.54/283,807.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,087.83

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