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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,091.28, 425,887.30 and 115,753.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,091.28, 425,887.30 and 115,753.16 is: 173,528.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,091.28 : 425,887.30 = 115,753.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,091.28/425,887.30 = 115,753.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,091.28x = 425,887.30 × 115,753.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,091.28x = 49,297,800,778.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,297,800,778.87/284,091.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,528.03

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