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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,972.87, 188,037.62 and 111,026.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,972.87, 188,037.62 and 111,026.61 is: 165,727.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,972.87 : 188,037.62 = 111,026.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,972.87/188,037.62 = 111,026.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,972.87x = 188,037.62 × 111,026.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,972.87x = 20,877,178,945.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,877,178,945.94/125,972.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,727.59

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