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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128,179.58, 192,269.84 and 39,432.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128,179.58, 192,269.84 and 39,432.46 is: 59,148.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128,179.58 : 192,269.84 = 39,432.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128,179.58/192,269.84 = 39,432.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128,179.58x = 192,269.84 × 39,432.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128,179.58x = 7,581,672,775.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,581,672,775.01/128,179.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,148.83

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