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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,664.80, 284,497.20 and 96,352.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,664.80, 284,497.20 and 96,352.80 is: 144,529.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,664.80 : 284,497.20 = 96,352.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,664.80/284,497.20 = 96,352.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,664.80x = 284,497.20 × 96,352.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,664.80x = 27,412,101,812.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,412,101,812.16/189,664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,529.20

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