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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,412.80, 265,523.58 and 135,135.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,412.80, 265,523.58 and 135,135.36 is: 186,482.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,412.80 : 265,523.58 = 135,135.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,412.80/265,523.58 = 135,135.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,412.80x = 265,523.58 × 135,135.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,412.80x = 35,881,624,571.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,881,624,571.79/192,412.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,482.52

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