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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,245.76, 265,152.96 and 165,433.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,245.76, 265,152.96 and 165,433.44 is: 228,172.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,245.76 : 265,152.96 = 165,433.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,245.76/265,152.96 = 165,433.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,245.76x = 265,152.96 × 165,433.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,245.76x = 43,865,166,298.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,865,166,298.98/192,245.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,172.35

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