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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,913.70, 425,870.55 and 233,175.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,913.70, 425,870.55 and 233,175.30 is: 349,762.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,913.70 : 425,870.55 = 233,175.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,913.70/425,870.55 = 233,175.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,913.70x = 425,870.55 × 233,175.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,913.70x = 99,302,493,257.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,302,493,257.42/283,913.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,762.95

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