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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,310.24, 187,977.24 and 45,368.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,310.24, 187,977.24 and 45,368.38 is: 68,056.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,310.24 : 187,977.24 = 45,368.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,310.24/187,977.24 = 45,368.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,310.24x = 187,977.24 × 45,368.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,310.24x = 8,528,222,855.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,528,222,855.67/125,310.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,056.87

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