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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,672.80, 292,009.20 and 132,464.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,672.80, 292,009.20 and 132,464.80 is: 198,697.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,672.80 : 292,009.20 = 132,464.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,672.80/292,009.20 = 132,464.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,672.80x = 292,009.20 × 132,464.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,672.80x = 38,680,940,276.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,680,940,276.16/194,672.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,697.20

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