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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,845.84, 425,664.54 and 94,271.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,845.84, 425,664.54 and 94,271.82 is: 141,373.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,845.84 : 425,664.54 = 94,271.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,845.84/425,664.54 = 94,271.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,845.84x = 425,664.54 × 94,271.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,845.84x = 40,128,170,895.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,128,170,895.26/283,845.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,373.12

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