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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,064.14, 187,697.34 and 96,917.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,064.14, 187,697.34 and 96,917.45 is: 145,454.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,064.14 : 187,697.34 = 96,917.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,064.14/187,697.34 = 96,917.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,064.14x = 187,697.34 × 96,917.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,064.14x = 18,191,146,626.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,191,146,626.10/125,064.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,454.54

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