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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,418.76, 292,328.58 and 147,678.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,418.76, 292,328.58 and 147,678.92 is: 220,914.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,418.76 : 292,328.58 = 147,678.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,418.76/292,328.58 = 147,678.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,418.76x = 292,328.58 × 147,678.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,418.76x = 43,170,768,979.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,170,768,979.53/195,418.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,914.15

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