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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,627.76, 284,214.84 and 88,289.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,627.76, 284,214.84 and 88,289.20 is: 132,328.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,627.76 : 284,214.84 = 88,289.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,627.76/284,214.84 = 88,289.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,627.76x = 284,214.84 × 88,289.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,627.76x = 25,093,100,851.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,093,100,851.73/189,627.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,328.20

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