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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,237.80, 283,512.24 and 110,112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,237.80, 283,512.24 and 110,112.14 is: 164,967.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,237.80 : 283,512.24 = 110,112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,237.80/283,512.24 = 110,112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,237.80x = 283,512.24 × 110,112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,237.80x = 31,218,139,462.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,218,139,462.59/189,237.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,967.78

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