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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,924.40, 188,886.60 and 112,146.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,924.40, 188,886.60 and 112,146.30 is: 168,219.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,924.40 : 188,886.60 = 112,146.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,924.40/188,886.60 = 112,146.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,924.40x = 188,886.60 × 112,146.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,924.40x = 21,182,933,309.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,182,933,309.58/125,924.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,219.45

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