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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,442.80, 288,664.20 and 129,457.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,442.80, 288,664.20 and 129,457.20 is: 194,185.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,442.80 : 288,664.20 = 129,457.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,442.80/288,664.20 = 129,457.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,442.80x = 288,664.20 × 129,457.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,442.80x = 37,369,659,072.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,369,659,072.24/192,442.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,185.80

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