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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,967.65, 315,977.67 and 126,995.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,967.65, 315,977.67 and 126,995.13 is: 175,254.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,967.65 : 315,977.67 = 126,995.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,967.65/315,977.67 = 126,995.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,967.65x = 315,977.67 × 126,995.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,967.65x = 40,127,625,278.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,127,625,278.75/228,967.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,254.56

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