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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,008.70, 288,013.05 and 160,904.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,008.70, 288,013.05 and 160,904.70 is: 241,357.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,008.70 : 288,013.05 = 160,904.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,008.70/288,013.05 = 160,904.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,008.70x = 288,013.05 × 160,904.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,008.70x = 46,342,653,406.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,342,653,406.34/192,008.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,357.05

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