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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,622.32, 188,439.96 and 32,128.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,622.32, 188,439.96 and 32,128.88 is: 48,194.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,622.32 : 188,439.96 = 32,128.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,622.32/188,439.96 = 32,128.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,622.32x = 188,439.96 × 32,128.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,622.32x = 6,054,364,862.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,054,364,862.04/125,622.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,194.98

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