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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,048.84, 260,884.19 and 103,008.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,048.84, 260,884.19 and 103,008.81 is: 142,150.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,048.84 : 260,884.19 = 103,008.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,048.84/260,884.19 = 103,008.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,048.84x = 260,884.19 × 103,008.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,048.84x = 26,873,371,195.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,873,371,195.55/189,048.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,150.42

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