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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,195.12, 712,792.38 and 190,885.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,195.12, 712,792.38 and 190,885.60 is: 286,328.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,195.12 : 712,792.38 = 190,885.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,195.12/712,792.38 = 190,885.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,195.12x = 712,792.38 × 190,885.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,195.12x = 136,061,801,131.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,061,801,131.73/475,195.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,328.28

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