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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,067.86, 738,164.22 and 192,510

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,067.86, 738,164.22 and 192,510 is: 288,789.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,067.86 : 738,164.22 = 192,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,067.86/738,164.22 = 192,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,067.86x = 738,164.22 × 192,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,067.86x = 142,103,993,992.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,103,993,992.20/492,067.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,789.42

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