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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,980.33, 426,190.82 and 106,648.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,980.33, 426,190.82 and 106,648.65 is: 160,055.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,980.33 : 426,190.82 = 106,648.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,980.33/426,190.82 = 106,648.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,980.33x = 426,190.82 × 106,648.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,980.33x = 45,452,675,062.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,452,675,062.15/283,980.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,055.72

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