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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,664.62, 188,496.81 and 32,170.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,664.62, 188,496.81 and 32,170.22 is: 48,255.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,664.62 : 188,496.81 = 32,170.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,664.62/188,496.81 = 32,170.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,664.62x = 188,496.81 × 32,170.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,664.62x = 6,063,983,847.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,063,983,847.00/125,664.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,255.30

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