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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,644.70, 288,967.05 and 180,980.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,644.70, 288,967.05 and 180,980.70 is: 271,471.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,644.70 : 288,967.05 = 180,980.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,644.70/288,967.05 = 180,980.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,644.70x = 288,967.05 × 180,980.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,644.70x = 52,297,458,985.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,297,458,985.94/192,644.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,471.05

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