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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,934.03, 425,808.85 and 94,343.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,934.03, 425,808.85 and 94,343.48 is: 141,484.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,934.03 : 425,808.85 = 94,343.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,934.03/425,808.85 = 94,343.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,934.03x = 425,808.85 × 94,343.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,934.03x = 40,172,290,527.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,172,290,527.75/283,934.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,484.59

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