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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,447.23, 284,019.96 and 109,394.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,447.23, 284,019.96 and 109,394.31 is: 164,004.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,447.23 : 284,019.96 = 109,394.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,447.23/284,019.96 = 109,394.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,447.23x = 284,019.96 × 109,394.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,447.23x = 31,070,167,550.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,070,167,550.43/189,447.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,004.34

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