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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,681.36, 292,271.12 and 165,285.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,681.36, 292,271.12 and 165,285.96 is: 248,140.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,681.36 : 292,271.12 = 165,285.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,681.36/292,271.12 = 165,285.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,681.36x = 292,271.12 × 165,285.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,681.36x = 48,308,312,649.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,308,312,649.48/194,681.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,140.41

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