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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,167.22, 316,254.18 and 127,199.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,167.22, 316,254.18 and 127,199.29 is: 175,536.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,167.22 : 316,254.18 = 127,199.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,167.22/316,254.18 = 127,199.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,167.22x = 316,254.18 × 127,199.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,167.22x = 40,227,307,155.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,227,307,155.53/229,167.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,536.92

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