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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,047.08, 187,270.30 and 71,577

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,047.08, 187,270.30 and 71,577 is: 107,193.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,047.08 : 187,270.30 = 71,577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,047.08/187,270.30 = 71,577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,047.08x = 187,270.30 × 71,577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,047.08x = 13,404,246,263.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,404,246,263.10/125,047.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,193.60

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