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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,881.48, 425,805.48 and 106,373.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,881.48, 425,805.48 and 106,373.63 is: 159,554.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,881.48 : 425,805.48 = 106,373.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,881.48/425,805.48 = 106,373.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,881.48x = 425,805.48 × 106,373.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,881.48x = 45,294,472,452.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,294,472,452.47/283,881.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,554.16

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