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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,618.67, 188,274.69 and 58,969.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,618.67, 188,274.69 and 58,969.83 is: 88,382.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,618.67 : 188,274.69 = 58,969.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,618.67/188,274.69 = 58,969.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,618.67x = 188,274.69 × 58,969.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,618.67x = 11,102,526,462.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,102,526,462.60/125,618.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,382.77

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