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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,259.93, 187,875.09 and 35,309.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,259.93, 187,875.09 and 35,309.39 is: 52,959.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,259.93 : 187,875.09 = 35,309.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,259.93/187,875.09 = 35,309.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,259.93x = 187,875.09 × 35,309.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,259.93x = 6,633,753,884.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,633,753,884.72/125,259.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,959.90

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