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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,225.02, 286,826.58 and 72,908.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,225.02, 286,826.58 and 72,908.32 is: 109,358.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,225.02 : 286,826.58 = 72,908.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,225.02/286,826.58 = 72,908.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,225.02x = 286,826.58 × 72,908.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,225.02x = 20,912,044,079.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,912,044,079.15/191,225.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,358.31

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