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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,462.78, 265,587.87 and 106,416.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,462.78, 265,587.87 and 106,416.78 is: 146,849.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,462.78 : 265,587.87 = 106,416.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,462.78/265,587.87 = 106,416.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,462.78x = 265,587.87 × 106,416.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,462.78x = 28,263,005,932.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,263,005,932.46/192,462.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,849.20

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