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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,994.69, 425,899.53 and 94,404.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,994.69, 425,899.53 and 94,404.20 is: 141,575.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,994.69 : 425,899.53 = 94,404.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,994.69/425,899.53 = 94,404.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,994.69x = 425,899.53 × 94,404.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,994.69x = 40,206,702,280.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,206,702,280.53/283,994.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,575.54

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