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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,033.02, 316,066.36 and 127,060.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,033.02, 316,066.36 and 127,060.50 is: 175,343.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,033.02 : 316,066.36 = 127,060.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,033.02/316,066.36 = 127,060.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,033.02x = 316,066.36 × 127,060.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,033.02x = 40,159,549,734.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,159,549,734.78/229,033.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,343.93

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