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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,429.31, 188,044.49 and 45,454.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,429.31, 188,044.49 and 45,454.82 is: 68,146.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,429.31 : 188,044.49 = 45,454.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,429.31/188,044.49 = 45,454.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,429.31x = 188,044.49 × 45,454.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,429.31x = 8,547,528,420.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,547,528,420.42/125,429.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,146.18

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