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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,652.28, 176,163.30 and 71,064.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,652.28, 176,163.30 and 71,064.60 is: 98,070.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,652.28 : 176,163.30 = 71,064.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,652.28/176,163.30 = 71,064.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,652.28x = 176,163.30 × 71,064.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,652.28x = 12,518,974,449.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,518,974,449.18/127,652.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,070.90

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