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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,751.44, 288,971.28 and 80,517.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,751.44, 288,971.28 and 80,517.62 is: 120,711.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,751.44 : 288,971.28 = 80,517.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,751.44/288,971.28 = 80,517.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,751.44x = 288,971.28 × 80,517.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,751.44x = 23,267,278,269.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,267,278,269.10/192,751.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,711.31

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