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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,259.28, 313,628.52 and 126,658

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,259.28, 313,628.52 and 126,658 is: 174,794.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,259.28 : 313,628.52 = 126,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,259.28/313,628.52 = 126,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,259.28x = 313,628.52 × 126,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,259.28x = 39,723,561,086.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,723,561,086.16/227,259.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,794.01

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