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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,612.68, 173,207.28 and 106,483.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,612.68, 173,207.28 and 106,483.72 is: 146,830.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,612.68 : 173,207.28 = 106,483.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,612.68/173,207.28 = 106,483.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,612.68x = 173,207.28 × 106,483.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,612.68x = 18,443,755,505.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,443,755,505.48/125,612.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,830.36

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