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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,064.40, 283,596.60 and 165,736.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,064.40, 283,596.60 and 165,736.40 is: 248,604.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,064.40 : 283,596.60 = 165,736.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,064.40/283,596.60 = 165,736.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,064.40x = 283,596.60 × 165,736.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,064.40x = 47,002,279,536.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,002,279,536.24/189,064.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,604.60

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