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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,213.80, 283,431.90 and 130,116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,213.80, 283,431.90 and 130,116.20 is: 194,906.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,213.80 : 283,431.90 = 130,116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,213.80/283,431.90 = 130,116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,213.80x = 283,431.90 × 130,116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,213.80x = 36,879,081,786.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,879,081,786.78/189,213.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,906.93

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