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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,530.60, 288,795.90 and 145,874.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,530.60, 288,795.90 and 145,874.60 is: 218,811.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,530.60 : 288,795.90 = 145,874.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,530.60/288,795.90 = 145,874.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,530.60x = 288,795.90 × 145,874.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,530.60x = 42,127,986,394.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,127,986,394.14/192,530.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,811.90

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