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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,229.28, 265,271.26 and 106,186.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,229.28, 265,271.26 and 106,186.40 is: 146,534.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,229.28 : 265,271.26 = 106,186.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,229.28/265,271.26 = 106,186.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,229.28x = 265,271.26 × 106,186.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,229.28x = 28,168,200,520.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,168,200,520.58/192,229.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,534.40

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