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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,725.44, 284,619.04 and 88,624.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,725.44, 284,619.04 and 88,624.56 is: 132,951.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,725.44 : 284,619.04 = 88,624.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,725.44/284,619.04 = 88,624.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,725.44x = 284,619.04 × 88,624.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,725.44x = 25,224,237,187.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,224,237,187.62/189,725.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,951.26

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