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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,310.84, 261,228.76 and 104,427.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,310.84, 261,228.76 and 104,427.90 is: 144,099.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,310.84 : 261,228.76 = 104,427.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,310.84/261,228.76 = 104,427.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,310.84x = 261,228.76 × 104,427.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,310.84x = 27,279,570,826.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,279,570,826.40/189,310.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,099.36

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