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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,027.52, 314,670.88 and 126,046.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,027.52, 314,670.88 and 126,046.88 is: 173,940.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,027.52 : 314,670.88 = 126,046.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,027.52/314,670.88 = 126,046.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,027.52x = 314,670.88 × 126,046.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,027.52x = 39,663,282,650.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,663,282,650.85/228,027.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,940.77

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