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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,412.80, 288,619.20 and 129,427.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,412.80, 288,619.20 and 129,427.20 is: 194,140.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,412.80 : 288,619.20 = 129,427.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,412.80/288,619.20 = 129,427.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,412.80x = 288,619.20 × 129,427.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,412.80x = 37,355,174,922.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,355,174,922.24/192,412.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,140.80

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