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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,976.74, 266,437.86 and 120,489.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,976.74, 266,437.86 and 120,489.99 is: 166,357.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,976.74 : 266,437.86 = 120,489.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,976.74/266,437.86 = 120,489.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,976.74x = 266,437.86 × 120,489.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,976.74x = 32,103,095,087.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,103,095,087.02/192,976.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,357.33

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