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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,050.71, 283,659.47 and 100,282.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,050.71, 283,659.47 and 100,282.46 is: 150,467.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,050.71 : 283,659.47 = 100,282.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,050.71/283,659.47 = 100,282.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,050.71x = 283,659.47 × 100,282.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,050.71x = 28,446,067,910.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,446,067,910.25/189,050.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,467.92

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