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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128,127.88, 192,127.29 and 42,708.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128,127.88, 192,127.29 and 42,708.48 is: 64,041.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128,127.88 : 192,127.29 = 42,708.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128,127.88/192,127.29 = 42,708.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128,127.88x = 192,127.29 × 42,708.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128,127.88x = 8,205,464,522.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,205,464,522.42/128,127.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,041.21

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