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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,810.96, 425,593.08 and 81,362.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,810.96, 425,593.08 and 81,362.48 is: 122,008.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,810.96 : 425,593.08 = 81,362.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,810.96/425,593.08 = 81,362.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,810.96x = 425,593.08 × 81,362.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,810.96x = 34,627,308,459.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,627,308,459.64/283,810.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,008.36

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