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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,053.94, 283,547.79 and 70,700.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,053.94, 283,547.79 and 70,700.79 is: 106,038.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,053.94 : 283,547.79 = 70,700.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,053.94/283,547.79 = 70,700.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,053.94x = 283,547.79 × 70,700.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,053.94x = 20,047,052,755.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,047,052,755.75/189,053.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,038.80

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