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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,864.98, 425,419.18 and 134,145.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,864.98, 425,419.18 and 134,145.02 is: 201,038.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,864.98 : 425,419.18 = 134,145.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,864.98/425,419.18 = 134,145.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,864.98x = 425,419.18 × 134,145.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,864.98x = 57,067,864,409.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,067,864,409.48/283,864.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,038.76

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