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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,994.76, 425,704.68 and 184,218.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,994.76, 425,704.68 and 184,218.36 is: 276,141.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,994.76 : 425,704.68 = 184,218.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,994.76/425,704.68 = 184,218.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,994.76x = 425,704.68 × 184,218.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,994.76x = 78,422,617,993.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,422,617,993.92/283,994.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,141.07

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