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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,821.71, 425,628.68 and 94,247.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,821.71, 425,628.68 and 94,247.69 is: 141,337.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,821.71 : 425,628.68 = 94,247.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,821.71/425,628.68 = 94,247.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,821.71x = 425,628.68 × 94,247.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,821.71x = 40,114,517,288.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,114,517,288.37/283,821.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,337.03

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