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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,906.10, 425,859.15 and 270,082.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,906.10, 425,859.15 and 270,082.10 is: 405,123.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,906.10 : 425,859.15 = 270,082.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,906.10/425,859.15 = 270,082.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,906.10x = 425,859.15 × 270,082.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,906.10x = 115,016,933,536.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,016,933,536.22/283,906.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,123.15

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