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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,042.80, 288,064.20 and 181,674.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,042.80, 288,064.20 and 181,674.80 is: 272,512.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,042.80 : 288,064.20 = 181,674.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,042.80/288,064.20 = 181,674.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,042.80x = 288,064.20 × 181,674.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,042.80x = 52,334,005,922.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,334,005,922.16/192,042.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,512.20

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