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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,466.40, 283,825.20 and 96,039.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,466.40, 283,825.20 and 96,039.20 is: 143,869.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,466.40 : 283,825.20 = 96,039.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,466.40/283,825.20 = 96,039.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,466.40x = 283,825.20 × 96,039.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,466.40x = 27,258,345,147.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,258,345,147.84/189,466.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,869.02

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