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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,755.27, 284,679.63 and 133,704.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,755.27, 284,679.63 and 133,704.86 is: 200,590.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,755.27 : 284,679.63 = 133,704.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,755.27/284,679.63 = 133,704.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,755.27x = 284,679.63 × 133,704.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,755.27x = 38,063,048,650.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,063,048,650.60/189,755.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,590.21

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