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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,718.69, 188,518.83 and 45,700.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,718.69, 188,518.83 and 45,700.38 is: 68,529.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,718.69 : 188,518.83 = 45,700.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,718.69/188,518.83 = 45,700.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,718.69x = 188,518.83 × 45,700.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,718.69x = 8,615,382,852.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,615,382,852.34/125,718.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,529.05

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