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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,674.08, 194,511.12 and 31,178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,674.08, 194,511.12 and 31,178.08 is: 46,767.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,674.08 : 194,511.12 = 31,178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,674.08/194,511.12 = 31,178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,674.08x = 194,511.12 × 31,178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,674.08x = 6,064,483,260.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,064,483,260.25/129,674.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,767.12

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