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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,547.80, 284,628.90 and 137,323.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,547.80, 284,628.90 and 137,323.80 is: 206,208.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,547.80 : 284,628.90 = 137,323.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,547.80/284,628.90 = 137,323.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,547.80x = 284,628.90 × 137,323.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,547.80x = 39,086,322,137.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,086,322,137.82/189,547.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,208.26

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