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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,424.48, 283,866 and 139,109.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,424.48, 283,866 and 139,109.92 is: 208,466.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,424.48 : 283,866 = 139,109.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,424.48/283,866 = 139,109.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,424.48x = 283,866 × 139,109.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,424.48x = 39,488,576,550.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,488,576,550.72/189,424.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,466.07

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