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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,418.54, 191,151.90 and 42,034.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,418.54, 191,151.90 and 42,034.28 is: 63,059.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,418.54 : 191,151.90 = 42,034.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,418.54/191,151.90 = 42,034.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,418.54x = 191,151.90 × 42,034.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,418.54x = 8,034,931,531.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,034,931,531.37/127,418.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,059.36

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