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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,918.64, 425,718.27 and 94,277.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,918.64, 425,718.27 and 94,277.51 is: 141,363.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,918.64 : 425,718.27 = 94,277.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,918.64/425,718.27 = 94,277.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,918.64x = 425,718.27 × 94,277.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,918.64x = 40,135,660,054.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,135,660,054.47/283,918.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,363.25

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