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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,906.70, 425,860.05 and 233,168.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,906.70, 425,860.05 and 233,168.30 is: 349,752.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,906.70 : 425,860.05 = 233,168.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,906.70/425,860.05 = 233,168.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,906.70x = 425,860.05 × 233,168.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,906.70x = 99,297,063,896.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,297,063,896.42/283,906.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,752.45

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