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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,901.51, 266,273.96 and 157,029.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,901.51, 266,273.96 and 157,029.24 is: 216,757.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,901.51 : 266,273.96 = 157,029.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,901.51/266,273.96 = 157,029.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,901.51x = 266,273.96 × 157,029.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,901.51x = 41,812,797,570.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,812,797,570.59/192,901.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,757.23

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