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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128,242.16, 192,362.93 and 120,438.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128,242.16, 192,362.93 and 120,438.87 is: 180,658.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128,242.16 : 192,362.93 = 120,438.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128,242.16/192,362.93 = 120,438.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128,242.16x = 192,362.93 × 120,438.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128,242.16x = 23,167,974,331.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,167,974,331.51/128,242.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,658.01

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