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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,060.63, 187,692.09 and 96,913.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,060.63, 187,692.09 and 96,913.94 is: 145,449.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,060.63 : 187,692.09 = 96,913.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,060.63/187,692.09 = 96,913.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,060.63x = 187,692.09 × 96,913.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,060.63x = 18,189,979,948.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,189,979,948.73/125,060.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,449.29

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