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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,069.76, 190,632.36 and 48,184.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,069.76, 190,632.36 and 48,184.76 is: 72,287.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,069.76 : 190,632.36 = 48,184.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,069.76/190,632.36 = 48,184.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,069.76x = 190,632.36 × 48,184.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,069.76x = 9,185,574,514.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,185,574,514.83/127,069.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,287.65

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