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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,328.52, 288,234.91 and 149,685.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,328.52, 288,234.91 and 149,685.46 is: 224,327.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,328.52 : 288,234.91 = 149,685.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,328.52/288,234.91 = 149,685.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,328.52x = 288,234.91 × 149,685.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,328.52x = 43,144,574,021.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,144,574,021.04/192,328.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,327.48

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