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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,446.54, 602,271.06 and 283,348.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,446.54, 602,271.06 and 283,348.54 is: 425,094.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,446.54 : 602,271.06 = 283,348.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,446.54/602,271.06 = 283,348.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,446.54x = 602,271.06 × 283,348.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,446.54x = 170,652,625,535.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,652,625,535.25/401,446.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,094.27

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