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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,919.64, 425,719.77 and 94,278.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,919.64, 425,719.77 and 94,278.52 is: 141,364.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,919.64 : 425,719.77 = 94,278.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,919.64/425,719.77 = 94,278.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,919.64x = 425,719.77 × 94,278.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,919.64x = 40,136,227,250.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,136,227,250.35/283,919.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,364.75

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