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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,296.54, 187,927.53 and 45,325.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,296.54, 187,927.53 and 45,325.78 is: 67,982.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,296.54 : 187,927.53 = 45,325.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,296.54/187,927.53 = 45,325.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,296.54x = 187,927.53 × 45,325.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,296.54x = 8,517,961,880.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,517,961,880.72/125,296.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,982.42

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