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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,887.71, 425,903.17 and 94,349.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,887.71, 425,903.17 and 94,349.07 is: 141,547.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,887.71 : 425,903.17 = 94,349.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,887.71/425,903.17 = 94,349.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,887.71x = 425,903.17 × 94,349.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,887.71x = 40,183,567,999.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,183,567,999.55/283,887.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,547.40

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