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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,369.06, 188,131.35 and 112,460.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,369.06, 188,131.35 and 112,460.90 is: 168,761.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,369.06 : 188,131.35 = 112,460.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,369.06/188,131.35 = 112,460.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,369.06x = 188,131.35 × 112,460.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,369.06x = 21,157,420,939.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,157,420,939.22/125,369.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,761.10

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