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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,436.64, 284,192.42 and 69,494.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,436.64, 284,192.42 and 69,494.72 is: 104,255.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,436.64 : 284,192.42 = 69,494.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,436.64/284,192.42 = 69,494.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,436.64x = 284,192.42 × 69,494.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,436.64x = 19,749,870,885.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,749,870,885.59/189,436.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,255.82

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