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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193,265.20, 289,897.80 and 165,617.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193,265.20, 289,897.80 and 165,617.20 is: 248,425.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193,265.20 : 289,897.80 = 165,617.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193,265.20/289,897.80 = 165,617.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193,265.20x = 289,897.80 × 165,617.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193,265.20x = 48,012,061,922.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,012,061,922.16/193,265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,425.80

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