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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,167.40, 283,607.10 and 95,740.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,167.40, 283,607.10 and 95,740.20 is: 143,537.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,167.40 : 283,607.10 = 95,740.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,167.40/283,607.10 = 95,740.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,167.40x = 283,607.10 × 95,740.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,167.40x = 27,152,600,475.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,152,600,475.42/189,167.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,537.42

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