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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,105.80, 283,658.70 and 155,280.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,105.80, 283,658.70 and 155,280.20 is: 232,920.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,105.80 : 283,658.70 = 155,280.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,105.80/283,658.70 = 155,280.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,105.80x = 283,658.70 × 155,280.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,105.80x = 44,046,579,667.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,046,579,667.74/189,105.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,920.30

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