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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,128.48, 235,692.72 and 129,368.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,128.48, 235,692.72 and 129,368.16 is: 194,052.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,128.48 : 235,692.72 = 129,368.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,128.48/235,692.72 = 129,368.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,128.48x = 235,692.72 × 129,368.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,128.48x = 30,491,133,511.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,491,133,511.80/157,128.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,052.24

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