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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,256.80, 288,212.40 and 125,728.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,256.80, 288,212.40 and 125,728.80 is: 188,480.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,256.80 : 288,212.40 = 125,728.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,256.80/288,212.40 = 125,728.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,256.80x = 288,212.40 × 125,728.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,256.80x = 36,236,599,197.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,236,599,197.12/192,256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,480.20

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