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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,097.10, 283,645.65 and 95,785.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,097.10, 283,645.65 and 95,785.10 is: 143,677.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,097.10 : 283,645.65 = 95,785.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,097.10/283,645.65 = 95,785.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,097.10x = 283,645.65 × 95,785.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,097.10x = 27,169,026,949.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,169,026,949.82/189,097.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,677.65

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