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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,877.71, 425,799.86 and 106,369.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,877.71, 425,799.86 and 106,369.85 is: 159,548.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,877.71 : 425,799.86 = 106,369.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,877.71/425,799.86 = 106,369.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,877.71x = 425,799.86 × 106,369.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,877.71x = 45,292,267,770.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,292,267,770.87/283,877.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,548.52

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