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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,946.30, 189,138.15 and 66,897.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,946.30, 189,138.15 and 66,897.30 is: 100,462.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,946.30 : 189,138.15 = 66,897.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,946.30/189,138.15 = 66,897.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,946.30x = 189,138.15 × 66,897.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,946.30x = 12,652,831,562.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,652,831,562.00/125,946.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,462.11

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