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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,314.94, 228,263.34 and 127,013.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,314.94, 228,263.34 and 127,013.73 is: 175,377.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,314.94 : 228,263.34 = 127,013.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,314.94/228,263.34 = 127,013.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,314.94x = 228,263.34 × 127,013.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,314.94x = 28,992,578,235.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,992,578,235.66/165,314.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,377.85

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