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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,974.82, 189,031.70 and 69,807.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,974.82, 189,031.70 and 69,807.49 is: 104,749.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,974.82 : 189,031.70 = 69,807.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,974.82/189,031.70 = 69,807.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,974.82x = 189,031.70 × 69,807.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,974.82x = 13,195,828,209.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,195,828,209.37/125,974.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,749.73

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