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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,362.55, 187,867.01 and 69,227.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,362.55, 187,867.01 and 69,227.93 is: 103,744.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,362.55 : 187,867.01 = 69,227.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,362.55/187,867.01 = 69,227.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,362.55x = 187,867.01 × 69,227.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,362.55x = 13,005,644,044.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,005,644,044.52/125,362.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,744.25

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