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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,801.48, 191,675.82 and 34,285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,801.48, 191,675.82 and 34,285 is: 51,420.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,801.48 : 191,675.82 = 34,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,801.48/191,675.82 = 34,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,801.48x = 191,675.82 × 34,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,801.48x = 6,571,605,488.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,571,605,488.70/127,801.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,420.42

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