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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,248.76, 283,873.18 and 76,990.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,248.76, 283,873.18 and 76,990.04 is: 115,485.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,248.76 : 283,873.18 = 76,990.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,248.76/283,873.18 = 76,990.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,248.76x = 283,873.18 × 76,990.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,248.76x = 21,855,407,483.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,855,407,483.13/189,248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,485.08

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