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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,483.41, 188,233.77 and 50,604.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,483.41, 188,233.77 and 50,604.24 is: 75,909.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,483.41 : 188,233.77 = 50,604.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,483.41/188,233.77 = 50,604.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,483.41x = 188,233.77 × 50,604.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,483.41x = 9,525,427,768.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,525,427,768.83/125,483.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,909.86

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