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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,042.99, 317,426.66 and 128,054.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,042.99, 317,426.66 and 128,054.29 is: 176,696.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,042.99 : 317,426.66 = 128,054.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,042.99/317,426.66 = 128,054.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,042.99x = 317,426.66 × 128,054.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,042.99x = 40,647,845,573.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,647,845,573.37/230,042.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,696.74

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