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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128,738.64, 193,108.08 and 73,218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128,738.64, 193,108.08 and 73,218 is: 109,827.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128,738.64 : 193,108.08 = 73,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128,738.64/193,108.08 = 73,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128,738.64x = 193,108.08 × 73,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128,738.64x = 14,138,987,401.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,138,987,401.44/128,738.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,827.07

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