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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,408.94, 188,002.64 and 95,958.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,408.94, 188,002.64 and 95,958.24 is: 143,852.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,408.94 : 188,002.64 = 95,958.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,408.94/188,002.64 = 95,958.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,408.94x = 188,002.64 × 95,958.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,408.94x = 18,040,402,449.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,040,402,449.75/125,408.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,852.60

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