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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,400.52, 261,363.84 and 108,771.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,400.52, 261,363.84 and 108,771.20 is: 150,099.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,400.52 : 261,363.84 = 108,771.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,400.52/261,363.84 = 108,771.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,400.52x = 261,363.84 × 108,771.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,400.52x = 28,428,858,513.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,428,858,513.41/189,400.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,099.16

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