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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,682.93, 188,614.35 and 45,720.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,682.93, 188,614.35 and 45,720.74 is: 68,613.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,682.93 : 188,614.35 = 45,720.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,682.93/188,614.35 = 45,720.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,682.93x = 188,614.35 × 45,720.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,682.93x = 8,623,586,713.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,623,586,713.55/125,682.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,613.83

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