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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,035.91, 314,687.46 and 126,064.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,035.91, 314,687.46 and 126,064.02 is: 173,967.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,035.91 : 314,687.46 = 126,064.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,035.91/314,687.46 = 126,064.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,035.91x = 314,687.46 × 126,064.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,035.91x = 39,670,766,251.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,670,766,251.19/228,035.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,967.19

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