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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,550.80, 284,633.40 and 137,326.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,550.80, 284,633.40 and 137,326.80 is: 206,212.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,550.80 : 284,633.40 = 137,326.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,550.80/284,633.40 = 137,326.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,550.80x = 284,633.40 × 137,326.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,550.80x = 39,087,793,995.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,087,793,995.12/189,550.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,212.76

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