Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,600, 194,400 and 31,104
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 129,600, 194,400 and 31,104 is: 46,656
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,600 : 194,400 = 31,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,600/194,400 = 31,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,600x = 194,400 × 31,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,600x = 6,046,617,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,046,617,600/129,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,656
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