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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,060.48, 316,102.92 and 127,101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,060.48, 316,102.92 and 127,101.44 is: 175,399.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,060.48 : 316,102.92 = 127,101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,060.48/316,102.92 = 127,101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,060.48x = 316,102.92 × 127,101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,060.48x = 40,177,136,320.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,177,136,320.20/229,060.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,399.69

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