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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,231.98, 265,287.64 and 106,195.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,231.98, 265,287.64 and 106,195.40 is: 146,553.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,231.98 : 265,287.64 = 106,195.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,231.98/265,287.64 = 106,195.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,231.98x = 265,287.64 × 106,195.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,231.98x = 28,172,327,044.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,172,327,044.86/192,231.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,553.80

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