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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,410.55, 188,145.93 and 46,525.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,410.55, 188,145.93 and 46,525.46 is: 69,799.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,410.55 : 188,145.93 = 46,525.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,410.55/188,145.93 = 46,525.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,410.55x = 188,145.93 × 46,525.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,410.55x = 8,753,575,940.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,753,575,940.38/125,410.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,799.36

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