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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,226.44, 261,126.90 and 104,343.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,226.44, 261,126.90 and 104,343.48 is: 143,990.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,226.44 : 261,126.90 = 104,343.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,226.44/261,126.90 = 104,343.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,226.44x = 261,126.90 × 104,343.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,226.44x = 27,246,889,467.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,246,889,467.61/189,226.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,990.92

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