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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,425.58, 175,847.42 and 70,065.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,425.58, 175,847.42 and 70,065.86 is: 96,690.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,425.58 : 175,847.42 = 70,065.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,425.58/175,847.42 = 70,065.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,425.58x = 175,847.42 × 70,065.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,425.58x = 12,320,900,711.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,320,900,711.08/127,425.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,690.95

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