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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,874.72, 191,581.68 and 68,647.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,874.72, 191,581.68 and 68,647.52 is: 102,847.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,874.72 : 191,581.68 = 68,647.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,874.72/191,581.68 = 68,647.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,874.72x = 191,581.68 × 68,647.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,874.72x = 13,151,607,209.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,151,607,209.43/127,874.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,847.59

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