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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,863.98, 425,417.69 and 134,144.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,863.98, 425,417.69 and 134,144.02 is: 201,037.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,863.98 : 425,417.69 = 134,144.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,863.98/425,417.69 = 134,144.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,863.98x = 425,417.69 × 134,144.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,863.98x = 57,067,238,444.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,067,238,444.99/283,863.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,037.27

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