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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,647.80, 284,471.70 and 96,335.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,647.80, 284,471.70 and 96,335.80 is: 144,503.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,647.80 : 284,471.70 = 96,335.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,647.80/284,471.70 = 96,335.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,647.80x = 284,471.70 × 96,335.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,647.80x = 27,404,808,796.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,404,808,796.86/189,647.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,503.70

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