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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,473.79, 284,059.76 and 109,420.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,473.79, 284,059.76 and 109,420.91 is: 164,044.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,473.79 : 284,059.76 = 109,420.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,473.79/284,059.76 = 109,420.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,473.79x = 284,059.76 × 109,420.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,473.79x = 31,082,075,466.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,082,075,466.18/189,473.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,044.20

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