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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,001.80, 288,002.70 and 179,713.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,001.80, 288,002.70 and 179,713.80 is: 269,570.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,001.80 : 288,002.70 = 179,713.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,001.80/288,002.70 = 179,713.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,001.80x = 288,002.70 × 179,713.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,001.80x = 51,758,059,627.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,758,059,627.26/192,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,570.70

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