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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,072.72, 265,053.41 and 106,029.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,072.72, 265,053.41 and 106,029.86 is: 146,317.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,072.72 : 265,053.41 = 106,029.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,072.72/265,053.41 = 106,029.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,072.72x = 265,053.41 × 106,029.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,072.72x = 28,103,575,954.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,103,575,954.82/192,072.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,317.37

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