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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,783.52, 264,695.76 and 120,225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,783.52, 264,695.76 and 120,225.60 is: 165,932.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,783.52 : 264,695.76 = 120,225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,783.52/264,695.76 = 120,225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,783.52x = 264,695.76 × 120,225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,783.52x = 31,823,206,563.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,823,206,563.46/191,783.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,932.96

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