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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,368.56, 188,130.60 and 112,460.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,368.56, 188,130.60 and 112,460.40 is: 168,760.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,368.56 : 188,130.60 = 112,460.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,368.56/188,130.60 = 112,460.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,368.56x = 188,130.60 × 112,460.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,368.56x = 21,157,242,528.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,157,242,528.24/125,368.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,760.35

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