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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,373.91, 288,405.21 and 80,138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,373.91, 288,405.21 and 80,138.44 is: 120,142.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,373.91 : 288,405.21 = 80,138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,373.91/288,405.21 = 80,138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,373.91x = 288,405.21 × 80,138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,373.91x = 23,112,343,523.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,112,343,523.51/192,373.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,142.82

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