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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,462.97, 188,051.28 and 50,535.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,462.97, 188,051.28 and 50,535.13 is: 75,745.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,462.97 : 188,051.28 = 50,535.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,462.97/188,051.28 = 50,535.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,462.97x = 188,051.28 × 50,535.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,462.97x = 9,503,195,628.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,503,195,628.79/125,462.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,745.02

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