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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128,045.55, 192,068.33 and 88,187.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128,045.55, 192,068.33 and 88,187.48 is: 132,281.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128,045.55 : 192,068.33 = 88,187.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128,045.55/192,068.33 = 88,187.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128,045.55x = 192,068.33 × 88,187.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128,045.55x = 16,938,020,609.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,938,020,609.23/128,045.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,281.21

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