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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,794.08, 188,660.88 and 37,023.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,794.08, 188,660.88 and 37,023.48 is: 55,526.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,794.08 : 188,660.88 = 37,023.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,794.08/188,660.88 = 37,023.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,794.08x = 188,660.88 × 37,023.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,794.08x = 6,984,882,317.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,984,882,317.46/125,794.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,526.32

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