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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,352.80, 284,029.20 and 95,846.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,352.80, 284,029.20 and 95,846.40 is: 143,769.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,352.80 : 284,029.20 = 95,846.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,352.80/284,029.20 = 95,846.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,352.80x = 284,029.20 × 95,846.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,352.80x = 27,223,176,314.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,223,176,314.88/189,352.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,769.60

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