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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,160.80, 283,741.20 and 95,848.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,160.80, 283,741.20 and 95,848.80 is: 143,773.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,160.80 : 283,741.20 = 95,848.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,160.80/283,741.20 = 95,848.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,160.80x = 283,741.20 × 95,848.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,160.80x = 27,196,253,530.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,196,253,530.56/189,160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,773.20

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