Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,288, 193,932 and 41,736
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 129,288, 193,932 and 41,736 is: 62,604
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,288 : 193,932 = 41,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,288/193,932 = 41,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,288x = 193,932 × 41,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,288x = 8,093,945,952 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,093,945,952/129,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,604
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