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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,320.48, 288,089.04 and 156,908

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,320.48, 288,089.04 and 156,908 is: 235,042.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,320.48 : 288,089.04 = 156,908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,320.48/288,089.04 = 156,908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,320.48x = 288,089.04 × 156,908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,320.48x = 45,203,475,088.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,203,475,088.32/192,320.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,042.44

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