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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,101.80, 283,652.70 and 155,276.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,101.80, 283,652.70 and 155,276.20 is: 232,914.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,101.80 : 283,652.70 = 155,276.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,101.80/283,652.70 = 155,276.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,101.80x = 283,652.70 × 155,276.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,101.80x = 44,044,513,375.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,044,513,375.74/189,101.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,914.30

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