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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,019.91, 175,301.91 and 73,319.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,019.91, 175,301.91 and 73,319.34 is: 101,189.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,019.91 : 175,301.91 = 73,319.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,019.91/175,301.91 = 73,319.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,019.91x = 175,301.91 × 73,319.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,019.91x = 12,853,020,341.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,853,020,341.94/127,019.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,189.02

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