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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,849.40, 292,274.10 and 155,483.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,849.40, 292,274.10 and 155,483.40 is: 233,225.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,849.40 : 292,274.10 = 155,483.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,849.40/292,274.10 = 155,483.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,849.40x = 292,274.10 × 155,483.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,849.40x = 45,443,770,799.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,443,770,799.94/194,849.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,225.10

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