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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,424.80, 284,290.80 and 183,280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,424.80, 284,290.80 and 183,280.80 is: 275,069.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,424.80 : 284,290.80 = 183,280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,424.80/284,290.80 = 183,280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,424.80x = 284,290.80 × 183,280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,424.80x = 52,105,045,256.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,105,045,256.64/189,424.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,069.82

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