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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,427.40, 265,376.72 and 124,372.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,427.40, 265,376.72 and 124,372.82 is: 171,522.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,427.40 : 265,376.72 = 124,372.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,427.40/265,376.72 = 124,372.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,427.40x = 265,376.72 × 124,372.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,427.40x = 33,005,652,003.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,005,652,003.12/192,427.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,522.62

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