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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,358.73, 187,861.29 and 69,224.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,358.73, 187,861.29 and 69,224.11 is: 103,738.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,358.73 : 187,861.29 = 69,224.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,358.73/187,861.29 = 69,224.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,358.73x = 187,861.29 × 69,224.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,358.73x = 13,004,530,603.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,004,530,603.70/125,358.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,738.53

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