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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,050.71, 260,887.89 and 107,378.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,050.71, 260,887.89 and 107,378.41 is: 148,181.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,050.71 : 260,887.89 = 107,378.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,050.71/260,887.89 = 107,378.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,050.71x = 260,887.89 × 107,378.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,050.71x = 28,013,726,816.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,013,726,816.45/189,050.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,181.02

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