Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,028, 292,542 and 47,284
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 195,028, 292,542 and 47,284 is: 70,926
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,028 : 292,542 = 47,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,028/292,542 = 47,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,028x = 292,542 × 47,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,028x = 13,832,555,928 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,832,555,928/195,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,926
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