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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,828.69, 425,825.25 and 84,152.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,828.69, 425,825.25 and 84,152.89 is: 126,253.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,828.69 : 425,825.25 = 84,152.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,828.69/425,825.25 = 84,152.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,828.69x = 425,825.25 × 84,152.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,828.69x = 35,834,425,422.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,834,425,422.47/283,828.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,253.71

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