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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,659.60, 288,989.40 and 146,003.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,659.60, 288,989.40 and 146,003.60 is: 219,005.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,659.60 : 288,989.40 = 146,003.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,659.60/288,989.40 = 146,003.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,659.60x = 288,989.40 × 146,003.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,659.60x = 42,193,492,761.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,193,492,761.84/192,659.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,005.40

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