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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,111, 283,715.10 and 70,784.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,111, 283,715.10 and 70,784.04 is: 106,194.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,111 : 283,715.10 = 70,784.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,111/283,715.10 = 70,784.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,111x = 283,715.10 × 70,784.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,111x = 20,082,500,987.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,082,500,987.00/189,111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,194.25

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