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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,058.74, 260,898.90 and 107,386.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,058.74, 260,898.90 and 107,386.44 is: 148,192.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,058.74 : 260,898.90 = 107,386.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,058.74/260,898.90 = 107,386.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,058.74x = 260,898.90 × 107,386.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,058.74x = 28,017,004,070.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,017,004,070.92/189,058.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,192.06

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