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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,646.72, 292,303.62 and 120,207.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,646.72, 292,303.62 and 120,207.36 is: 180,517.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,646.72 : 292,303.62 = 120,207.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,646.72/292,303.62 = 120,207.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,646.72x = 292,303.62 × 120,207.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,646.72x = 35,137,046,478.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,137,046,478.64/194,646.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,517.02

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