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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,452.63, 261,444.63 and 104,569.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,452.63, 261,444.63 and 104,569.70 is: 144,306.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,452.63 : 261,444.63 = 104,569.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,452.63/261,444.63 = 104,569.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,452.63x = 261,444.63 × 104,569.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,452.63x = 27,339,185,218.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,339,185,218.49/189,452.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,306.18

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