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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,871.75, 284,947.82 and 90,032.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,871.75, 284,947.82 and 90,032.30 is: 135,114.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,871.75 : 284,947.82 = 90,032.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,871.75/284,947.82 = 90,032.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,871.75x = 284,947.82 × 90,032.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,871.75x = 25,654,506,681.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,654,506,681.85/189,871.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,114.92

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