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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,075.71, 314,738.91 and 126,098.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,075.71, 314,738.91 and 126,098.52 is: 174,012.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,075.71 : 314,738.91 = 126,098.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,075.71/314,738.91 = 126,098.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,075.71x = 314,738.91 × 126,098.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,075.71x = 39,688,110,737.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,688,110,737.41/228,075.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,012.88

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