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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,362.84, 283,756.88 and 139,204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,362.84, 283,756.88 and 139,204 is: 208,594.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,362.84 : 283,756.88 = 139,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,362.84/283,756.88 = 139,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,362.84x = 283,756.88 × 139,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,362.84x = 39,500,092,723.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,500,092,723.52/189,362.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,594.74

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