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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,841.80, 188,762.70 and 120,009.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,841.80, 188,762.70 and 120,009.80 is: 180,014.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,841.80 : 188,762.70 = 120,009.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,841.80/188,762.70 = 120,009.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,841.80x = 188,762.70 × 120,009.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,841.80x = 22,653,373,874.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,653,373,874.46/125,841.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,014.70

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