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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,934.83, 425,810.08 and 94,344.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,934.83, 425,810.08 and 94,344.28 is: 141,485.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,934.83 : 425,810.08 = 94,344.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,934.83/425,810.08 = 94,344.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,934.83x = 425,810.08 × 94,344.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,934.83x = 40,172,745,414.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,172,745,414.34/283,934.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,485.80

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