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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,834.13, 425,751.19 and 115,446.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,834.13, 425,751.19 and 115,446.06 is: 173,169.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,834.13 : 425,751.19 = 115,446.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,834.13/425,751.19 = 115,446.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,834.13x = 425,751.19 × 115,446.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,834.13x = 49,151,297,137.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,151,297,137.20/283,834.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,169.09

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