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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,358.60, 187,861.10 and 69,223.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,358.60, 187,861.10 and 69,223.98 is: 103,738.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,358.60 : 187,861.10 = 69,223.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,358.60/187,861.10 = 69,223.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,358.60x = 187,861.10 × 69,223.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,358.60x = 13,004,493,029.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,004,493,029.18/125,358.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,738.34

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