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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,784.09, 188,708.94 and 46,899

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,784.09, 188,708.94 and 46,899 is: 70,360.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,784.09 : 188,708.94 = 46,899 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,784.09/188,708.94 = 46,899/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,784.09x = 188,708.94 × 46,899
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,784.09x = 8,850,260,577.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,850,260,577.06/125,784.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,360.73

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