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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,968.84, 425,908.12 and 94,413.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,968.84, 425,908.12 and 94,413.44 is: 141,605.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,968.84 : 425,908.12 = 94,413.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,968.84/425,908.12 = 94,413.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,968.84x = 425,908.12 × 94,413.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,968.84x = 40,211,450,733.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,211,450,733.13/283,968.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,605.15

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