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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,502.40, 287,253.60 and 132,453.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,502.40, 287,253.60 and 132,453.40 is: 198,680.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,502.40 : 287,253.60 = 132,453.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,502.40/287,253.60 = 132,453.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,502.40x = 287,253.60 × 132,453.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,502.40x = 38,047,715,982.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,047,715,982.24/191,502.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,680.10

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