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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,647.76, 284,482.56 and 71,320.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,647.76, 284,482.56 and 71,320.08 is: 106,984.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,647.76 : 284,482.56 = 71,320.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,647.76/284,482.56 = 71,320.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,647.76x = 284,482.56 × 71,320.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,647.76x = 20,289,318,937.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,289,318,937.80/189,647.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,984.23

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