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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,033.49, 316,066.58 and 127,058.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,033.49, 316,066.58 and 127,058.95 is: 175,341.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,033.49 : 316,066.58 = 127,058.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,033.49/316,066.58 = 127,058.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,033.49x = 316,066.58 × 127,058.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,033.49x = 40,159,088,102.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,159,088,102.54/229,033.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,341.56

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