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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,538.44, 288,244.62 and 112,331.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,538.44, 288,244.62 and 112,331.16 is: 168,168.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,538.44 : 288,244.62 = 112,331.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,538.44/288,244.62 = 112,331.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,538.44x = 288,244.62 × 112,331.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,538.44x = 32,378,852,528.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,378,852,528.36/192,538.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,168.25

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