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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,104.92, 316,166.58 and 127,130.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,104.92, 316,166.58 and 127,130.78 is: 175,441.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,104.92 : 316,166.58 = 127,130.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,104.92/316,166.58 = 127,130.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,104.92x = 316,166.58 × 127,130.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,104.92x = 40,194,503,925.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,194,503,925.33/229,104.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,441.47

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