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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,327.71, 188,002.62 and 35,371.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,327.71, 188,002.62 and 35,371.23 is: 53,059.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,327.71 : 188,002.62 = 35,371.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,327.71/188,002.62 = 35,371.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,327.71x = 188,002.62 × 35,371.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,327.71x = 6,649,883,912.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,649,883,912.62/125,327.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,059.97

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