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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,662.80, 284,494.20 and 96,350.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,662.80, 284,494.20 and 96,350.80 is: 144,526.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,662.80 : 284,494.20 = 96,350.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,662.80/284,494.20 = 96,350.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,662.80x = 284,494.20 × 96,350.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,662.80x = 27,411,243,765.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,411,243,765.36/189,662.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,526.20

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