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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,309.21, 288,382.82 and 78,425.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,309.21, 288,382.82 and 78,425.37 is: 117,605.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,309.21 : 288,382.82 = 78,425.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,309.21/288,382.82 = 78,425.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,309.21x = 288,382.82 × 78,425.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,309.21x = 22,616,528,968.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,616,528,968.02/192,309.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,605.02

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