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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,925.34, 426,077.39 and 147,274.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,925.34, 426,077.39 and 147,274.38 is: 221,009.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,925.34 : 426,077.39 = 147,274.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,925.34/426,077.39 = 147,274.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,925.34x = 426,077.39 × 147,274.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,925.34x = 62,750,283,444.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,750,283,444.27/283,925.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,009.80

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