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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,053.36, 283,629.24 and 70,733.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,053.36, 283,629.24 and 70,733.96 is: 106,119.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,053.36 : 283,629.24 = 70,733.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,053.36/283,629.24 = 70,733.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,053.36x = 283,629.24 × 70,733.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,053.36x = 20,062,219,316.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,062,219,316.99/189,053.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,119.35

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