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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,335.77, 188,163.94 and 107,679.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,335.77, 188,163.94 and 107,679.39 is: 161,656.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,335.77 : 188,163.94 = 107,679.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,335.77/188,163.94 = 107,679.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,335.77x = 188,163.94 × 107,679.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,335.77x = 20,261,378,279.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,261,378,279.20/125,335.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,656.79

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