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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,807.94, 188,705.76 and 46,916.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,807.94, 188,705.76 and 46,916.04 is: 70,371.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,807.94 : 188,705.76 = 46,916.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,807.94/188,705.76 = 46,916.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,807.94x = 188,705.76 × 46,916.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,807.94x = 8,853,326,984.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,853,326,984.39/125,807.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,371.77

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