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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,074.68, 283,344.66 and 104,871.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,074.68, 283,344.66 and 104,871.94 is: 157,159.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,074.68 : 283,344.66 = 104,871.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,074.68/283,344.66 = 104,871.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,074.68x = 283,344.66 × 104,871.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,074.68x = 29,714,904,182.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,714,904,182.84/189,074.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,159.62

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