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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,245.76, 261,160.88 and 104,365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,245.76, 261,160.88 and 104,365.76 is: 144,025.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,245.76 : 261,160.88 = 104,365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,245.76/261,160.88 = 104,365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,245.76x = 261,160.88 × 104,365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,245.76x = 27,256,253,723.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,256,253,723.47/189,245.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,025.70

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