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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128,423.40, 192,635.10 and 112,871.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128,423.40, 192,635.10 and 112,871.40 is: 169,307.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128,423.40 : 192,635.10 = 112,871.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128,423.40/192,635.10 = 112,871.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128,423.40x = 192,635.10 × 112,871.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128,423.40x = 21,742,993,426.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,742,993,426.14/128,423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,307.10

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