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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,822.56, 425,791.44 and 106,326.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,822.56, 425,791.44 and 106,326.24 is: 159,510.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,822.56 : 425,791.44 = 106,326.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,822.56/425,791.44 = 106,326.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,822.56x = 425,791.44 × 106,326.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,822.56x = 45,272,802,839.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,272,802,839.39/283,822.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,510.94

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