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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,898.08, 284,846.76 and 71,595.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,898.08, 284,846.76 and 71,595.96 is: 107,393.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,898.08 : 284,846.76 = 71,595.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,898.08/284,846.76 = 71,595.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,898.08x = 284,846.76 × 71,595.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,898.08x = 20,393,877,235.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,393,877,235.09/189,898.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,393.80

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