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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,974.48, 425,801.88 and 94,333.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,974.48, 425,801.88 and 94,333.32 is: 141,446.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,974.48 : 425,801.88 = 94,333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,974.48/425,801.88 = 94,333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,974.48x = 425,801.88 × 94,333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,974.48x = 40,167,305,002.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,167,305,002.64/283,974.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,446.88

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