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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,471.92, 175,959.36 and 109,494.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,471.92, 175,959.36 and 109,494.96 is: 151,144.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,471.92 : 175,959.36 = 109,494.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,471.92/175,959.36 = 109,494.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,471.92x = 175,959.36 × 109,494.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,471.92x = 19,266,663,084.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,266,663,084.83/127,471.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,144.37

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