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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,330.32, 274,920.12 and 127,717.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,330.32, 274,920.12 and 127,717.32 is: 176,150.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,330.32 : 274,920.12 = 127,717.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,330.32/274,920.12 = 127,717.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,330.32x = 274,920.12 × 127,717.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,330.32x = 35,112,060,940.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,112,060,940.48/199,330.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,150.13

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