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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,966.48, 425,789.88 and 94,325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,966.48, 425,789.88 and 94,325.32 is: 141,434.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,966.48 : 425,789.88 = 94,325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,966.48/425,789.88 = 94,325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,966.48x = 425,789.88 × 94,325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,966.48x = 40,162,766,683.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,162,766,683.76/283,966.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,434.89

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