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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,909.60, 425,864.40 and 270,085.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,909.60, 425,864.40 and 270,085.60 is: 405,128.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,909.60 : 425,864.40 = 270,085.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,909.60/425,864.40 = 270,085.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,909.60x = 425,864.40 × 270,085.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,909.60x = 115,019,841,992.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,019,841,992.64/283,909.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,128.40

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