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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,296.28, 187,829.34 and 54,174.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,296.28, 187,829.34 and 54,174.44 is: 81,211.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,296.28 : 187,829.34 = 54,174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,296.28/187,829.34 = 54,174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,296.28x = 187,829.34 × 54,174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,296.28x = 10,175,549,310.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,175,549,310.07/125,296.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,211.90

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