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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128,711.76, 193,038 and 35,224.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128,711.76, 193,038 and 35,224.80 is: 52,829.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128,711.76 : 193,038 = 35,224.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128,711.76/193,038 = 35,224.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128,711.76x = 193,038 × 35,224.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128,711.76x = 6,799,724,942.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,799,724,942.40/128,711.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,829.09

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