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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,940.28, 425,818.22 and 94,349.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,940.28, 425,818.22 and 94,349.75 is: 141,493.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,940.28 : 425,818.22 = 94,349.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,940.28/425,818.22 = 94,349.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,940.28x = 425,818.22 × 94,349.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,940.28x = 40,175,840,001.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,175,840,001.61/283,940.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,493.98

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