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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,922.92, 260,705.22 and 108,292.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,922.92, 260,705.22 and 108,292.64 is: 149,439.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,922.92 : 260,705.22 = 108,292.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,922.92/260,705.22 = 108,292.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,922.92x = 260,705.22 × 108,292.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,922.92x = 28,232,456,535.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,232,456,535.58/188,922.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,439.02

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