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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,635.80, 188,453.70 and 91,810.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,635.80, 188,453.70 and 91,810.20 is: 137,715.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,635.80 : 188,453.70 = 91,810.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,635.80/188,453.70 = 91,810.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,635.80x = 188,453.70 × 91,810.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,635.80x = 17,301,971,887.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,301,971,887.74/125,635.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,715.30

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