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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,604.27, 188,406.41 and 58,995.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,604.27, 188,406.41 and 58,995.54 is: 88,493.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,604.27 : 188,406.41 = 58,995.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,604.27/188,406.41 = 58,995.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,604.27x = 188,406.41 × 58,995.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,604.27x = 11,115,137,602.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,115,137,602.43/125,604.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,493.31

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