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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,984.48, 425,816.88 and 94,343.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,984.48, 425,816.88 and 94,343.32 is: 141,461.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,984.48 : 425,816.88 = 94,343.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,984.48/425,816.88 = 94,343.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,984.48x = 425,816.88 × 94,343.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,984.48x = 40,172,978,171.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,172,978,171.24/283,984.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,461.88

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