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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,964.70, 425,822.25 and 106,347.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,964.70, 425,822.25 and 106,347.12 is: 159,473.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,964.70 : 425,822.25 = 106,347.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,964.70/425,822.25 = 106,347.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,964.70x = 425,822.25 × 106,347.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,964.70x = 45,284,969,919.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,284,969,919.42/283,964.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,473.94

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