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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,145.59, 264,573.93 and 174,123.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,145.59, 264,573.93 and 174,123.36 is: 239,758.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,145.59 : 264,573.93 = 174,123.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,145.59/264,573.93 = 174,123.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,145.59x = 264,573.93 × 174,123.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,145.59x = 46,068,500,337.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,068,500,337.14/192,145.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,758.31

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