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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,095.37, 314,769.72 and 126,125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,095.37, 314,769.72 and 126,125.28 is: 174,051.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,095.37 : 314,769.72 = 126,125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,095.37/314,769.72 = 126,125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,095.37x = 314,769.72 × 126,125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,095.37x = 39,700,419,070.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,700,419,070.52/228,095.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,051.84

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