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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,702.61, 188,553.91 and 88,429.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,702.61, 188,553.91 and 88,429.47 is: 132,644.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,702.61 : 188,553.91 = 88,429.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,702.61/188,553.91 = 88,429.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,702.61x = 188,553.91 × 88,429.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,702.61x = 16,673,721,805.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,673,721,805.87/125,702.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,644.20

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