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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,225.22, 175,281.98 and 98,445.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,225.22, 175,281.98 and 98,445.92 is: 135,631.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,225.22 : 175,281.98 = 98,445.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,225.22/175,281.98 = 98,445.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,225.22x = 175,281.98 × 98,445.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,225.22x = 17,255,795,780.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,255,795,780.52/127,225.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,631.88

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