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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,139.88, 190,737.15 and 42,902.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,139.88, 190,737.15 and 42,902.13 is: 64,362.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,139.88 : 190,737.15 = 42,902.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,139.88/190,737.15 = 42,902.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,139.88x = 190,737.15 × 42,902.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,139.88x = 8,183,030,005.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,183,030,005.13/127,139.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,362.42

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