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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128,452.22, 177,323.58 and 74,717.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128,452.22, 177,323.58 and 74,717.66 is: 103,144.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128,452.22 : 177,323.58 = 74,717.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128,452.22/177,323.58 = 74,717.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128,452.22x = 177,323.58 × 74,717.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128,452.22x = 13,249,202,960.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,249,202,960.42/128,452.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,144.99

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