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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,425.60, 283,792.80 and 154,174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,425.60, 283,792.80 and 154,174.40 is: 230,980.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,425.60 : 283,792.80 = 154,174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,425.60/283,792.80 = 154,174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,425.60x = 283,792.80 × 154,174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,425.60x = 43,753,584,664.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,753,584,664.32/189,425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,980.31

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