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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,844.80, 292,267.20 and 131,859.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,844.80, 292,267.20 and 131,859.20 is: 197,788.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,844.80 : 292,267.20 = 131,859.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,844.80/292,267.20 = 131,859.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,844.80x = 292,267.20 × 131,859.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,844.80x = 38,538,119,178.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,538,119,178.24/194,844.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,788.80

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