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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,120.52, 283,724.79 and 64,461.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,120.52, 283,724.79 and 64,461.52 is: 96,707.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,120.52 : 283,724.79 = 64,461.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,120.52/283,724.79 = 64,461.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,120.52x = 283,724.79 × 64,461.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,120.52x = 18,289,331,225.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,289,331,225.08/189,120.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,707.28

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