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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,905.81, 424,972.98 and 209,110.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,905.81, 424,972.98 and 209,110.41 is: 313,013.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,905.81 : 424,972.98 = 209,110.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,905.81/424,972.98 = 209,110.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,905.81x = 424,972.98 × 209,110.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,905.81x = 88,866,274,086.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,866,274,086.72/283,905.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,013.23

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