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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,955.85, 425,841.65 and 94,365.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,955.85, 425,841.65 and 94,365.27 is: 141,517.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,955.85 : 425,841.65 = 94,365.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,955.85/425,841.65 = 94,365.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,955.85x = 425,841.65 × 94,365.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,955.85x = 40,184,662,161.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,184,662,161.54/283,955.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,517.29

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