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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,207.70, 190,906.35 and 48,475.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,207.70, 190,906.35 and 48,475.70 is: 72,749.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,207.70 : 190,906.35 = 48,475.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,207.70/190,906.35 = 48,475.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,207.70x = 190,906.35 × 48,475.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,207.70x = 9,254,318,950.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,254,318,950.70/127,207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,749.68

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