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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,554.16, 189,194.98 and 103,855.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,554.16, 189,194.98 and 103,855.88 is: 156,498.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,554.16 : 189,194.98 = 103,855.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,554.16/189,194.98 = 103,855.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,554.16x = 189,194.98 × 103,855.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,554.16x = 19,649,011,139.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,649,011,139.48/125,554.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,498.29

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