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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,265.72, 288,399.24 and 59,145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,265.72, 288,399.24 and 59,145.08 is: 88,717.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,265.72 : 288,399.24 = 59,145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,265.72/288,399.24 = 59,145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,265.72x = 288,399.24 × 59,145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,265.72x = 17,057,396,121.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,057,396,121.74/192,265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,717.82

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