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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,871.94, 425,457.27 and 243,607.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,871.94, 425,457.27 and 243,607.90 is: 365,110.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,871.94 : 425,457.27 = 243,607.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,871.94/425,457.27 = 243,607.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,871.94x = 425,457.27 × 243,607.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,871.94x = 103,644,752,084.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,644,752,084.43/283,871.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,110.94

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