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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,977.20, 188,965.80 and 90,547.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,977.20, 188,965.80 and 90,547.80 is: 135,821.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,977.20 : 188,965.80 = 90,547.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,977.20/188,965.80 = 90,547.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,977.20x = 188,965.80 × 90,547.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,977.20x = 17,110,437,465.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,110,437,465.24/125,977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,821.70

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