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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,812.24, 425,751.30 and 94,289.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,812.24, 425,751.30 and 94,289.52 is: 141,445.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,812.24 : 425,751.30 = 94,289.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,812.24/425,751.30 = 94,289.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,812.24x = 425,751.30 × 94,289.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,812.24x = 40,143,885,716.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,143,885,716.38/283,812.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,445.22

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