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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,310.80, 190,966.20 and 72,014.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,310.80, 190,966.20 and 72,014.80 is: 108,022.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,310.80 : 190,966.20 = 72,014.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,310.80/190,966.20 = 72,014.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,310.80x = 190,966.20 × 72,014.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,310.80x = 13,752,392,699.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,752,392,699.76/127,310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,022.20

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