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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,934.78, 425,809.97 and 94,344.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,934.78, 425,809.97 and 94,344.23 is: 141,485.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,934.78 : 425,809.97 = 94,344.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,934.78/425,809.97 = 94,344.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,934.78x = 425,809.97 × 94,344.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,934.78x = 40,172,715,046.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,172,715,046.36/283,934.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,485.72

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