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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,446.48, 284,095.32 and 71,053.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,446.48, 284,095.32 and 71,053.28 is: 106,552.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,446.48 : 284,095.32 = 71,053.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,446.48/284,095.32 = 71,053.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,446.48x = 284,095.32 × 71,053.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,446.48x = 20,185,904,318.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,185,904,318.65/189,446.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,552.02

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