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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,998.20, 188,997.30 and 113,532.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,998.20, 188,997.30 and 113,532.30 is: 170,298.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,998.20 : 188,997.30 = 113,532.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,998.20/188,997.30 = 113,532.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,998.20x = 188,997.30 × 113,532.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,998.20x = 21,457,298,162.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,457,298,162.79/125,998.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,298.45

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