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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,502.65, 188,127.62 and 55,369.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,502.65, 188,127.62 and 55,369.61 is: 82,998.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,502.65 : 188,127.62 = 55,369.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,502.65/188,127.62 = 55,369.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,502.65x = 188,127.62 × 55,369.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,502.65x = 10,416,552,672.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,416,552,672.78/125,502.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,998.67

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