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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,945.25, 425,793.13 and 106,327.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,945.25, 425,793.13 and 106,327.66 is: 159,444.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,945.25 : 425,793.13 = 106,327.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,945.25/425,793.13 = 106,327.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,945.25x = 425,793.13 × 106,327.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,945.25x = 45,273,587,156.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,273,587,156.98/283,945.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,444.78

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