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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,027.60, 288,041.40 and 125,542.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,027.60, 288,041.40 and 125,542.80 is: 188,314.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,027.60 : 288,041.40 = 125,542.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,027.60/288,041.40 = 125,542.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,027.60x = 288,041.40 × 125,542.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,027.60x = 36,161,523,871.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,161,523,871.92/192,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,314.20

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