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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,828.40, 292,242.60 and 155,462.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,828.40, 292,242.60 and 155,462.40 is: 233,193.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,828.40 : 292,242.60 = 155,462.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,828.40/292,242.60 = 155,462.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,828.40x = 292,242.60 × 155,462.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,828.40x = 45,432,735,978.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,432,735,978.24/194,828.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,193.60

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