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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,867.48, 284,830.74 and 63,468.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,867.48, 284,830.74 and 63,468.60 is: 95,212.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,867.48 : 284,830.74 = 63,468.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,867.48/284,830.74 = 63,468.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,867.48x = 284,830.74 × 63,468.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,867.48x = 18,077,808,304.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,077,808,304.76/189,867.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,212.77

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