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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,869.94, 425,454.27 and 243,605.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,869.94, 425,454.27 and 243,605.90 is: 365,107.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,869.94 : 425,454.27 = 243,605.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,869.94/425,454.27 = 243,605.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,869.94x = 425,454.27 × 243,605.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,869.94x = 103,643,170,352.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,643,170,352.19/283,869.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,107.94

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