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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,945.48, 262,131.63 and 105,063.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,945.48, 262,131.63 and 105,063.15 is: 144,990.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,945.48 : 262,131.63 = 105,063.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,945.48/262,131.63 = 105,063.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,945.48x = 262,131.63 × 105,063.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,945.48x = 27,540,374,762.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,540,374,762.43/189,945.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,990.95

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