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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,904.72, 266,338.51 and 120,417.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,904.72, 266,338.51 and 120,417.98 is: 166,257.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,904.72 : 266,338.51 = 120,417.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,904.72/266,338.51 = 120,417.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,904.72x = 266,338.51 × 120,417.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,904.72x = 32,071,943,737.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,071,943,737.67/192,904.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,257.95

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