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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,622.80, 284,239.80 and 110,696.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,622.80, 284,239.80 and 110,696.40 is: 165,931.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,622.80 : 284,239.80 = 110,696.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,622.80/284,239.80 = 110,696.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,622.80x = 284,239.80 × 110,696.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,622.80x = 31,464,322,596.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,464,322,596.72/189,622.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,931.11

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