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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,258.25, 292,913.57 and 68,868.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,258.25, 292,913.57 and 68,868.78 is: 103,312.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,258.25 : 292,913.57 = 68,868.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,258.25/292,913.57 = 68,868.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,258.25x = 292,913.57 × 68,868.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,258.25x = 20,172,600,545.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,172,600,545.34/195,258.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,312.41

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