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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,317.76, 187,987.68 and 35,361.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,317.76, 187,987.68 and 35,361.26 is: 53,045.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,317.76 : 187,987.68 = 35,361.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,317.76/187,987.68 = 35,361.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,317.76x = 187,987.68 × 35,361.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,317.76x = 6,647,481,229.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,647,481,229.28/125,317.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,045.01

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