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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,003.03, 283,497.42 and 46,848.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,003.03, 283,497.42 and 46,848.69 is: 70,271.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,003.03 : 283,497.42 = 46,848.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,003.03/283,497.42 = 46,848.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,003.03x = 283,497.42 × 46,848.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,003.03x = 13,281,482,745.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,281,482,745.38/189,003.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,271.27

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