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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,443.64, 284,073.30 and 110,583.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,443.64, 284,073.30 and 110,583.48 is: 165,821.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,443.64 : 284,073.30 = 110,583.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,443.64/284,073.30 = 110,583.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,443.64x = 284,073.30 × 110,583.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,443.64x = 31,413,814,089.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,413,814,089.08/189,443.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,821.42

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