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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,569.70, 188,791.95 and 106,324.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,569.70, 188,791.95 and 106,324.10 is: 159,856.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,569.70 : 188,791.95 = 106,324.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,569.70/188,791.95 = 106,324.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,569.70x = 188,791.95 × 106,324.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,569.70x = 20,073,134,171.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,073,134,171.00/125,569.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,856.51

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