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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,166.20, 283,619.70 and 89,374.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,166.20, 283,619.70 and 89,374.20 is: 134,000.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,166.20 : 283,619.70 = 89,374.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,166.20/283,619.70 = 89,374.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,166.20x = 283,619.70 × 89,374.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,166.20x = 25,348,283,791.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,348,283,791.74/189,166.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,000.07

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