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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,510.70, 188,266.05 and 58,996.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,510.70, 188,266.05 and 58,996.74 is: 88,495.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,510.70 : 188,266.05 = 58,996.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,510.70/188,266.05 = 58,996.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,510.70x = 188,266.05 × 58,996.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,510.70x = 11,107,083,202.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,107,083,202.68/125,510.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,495.11

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