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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,380.80, 288,571.20 and 159,612.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,380.80, 288,571.20 and 159,612.80 is: 239,419.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,380.80 : 288,571.20 = 159,612.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,380.80/288,571.20 = 159,612.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,380.80x = 288,571.20 × 159,612.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,380.80x = 46,059,657,231.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,059,657,231.36/192,380.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,419.20

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