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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,432.80, 275,149.20 and 127,445.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,432.80, 275,149.20 and 127,445.60 is: 191,168.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,432.80 : 275,149.20 = 127,445.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,432.80/275,149.20 = 127,445.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,432.80x = 275,149.20 × 127,445.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,432.80x = 35,066,554,883.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,066,554,883.52/183,432.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,168.40

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