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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129,825.96, 194,740.56 and 45,582.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129,825.96, 194,740.56 and 45,582.72 is: 68,374.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,825.96 : 194,740.56 = 45,582.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,825.96/194,740.56 = 45,582.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,825.96x = 194,740.56 × 45,582.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,825.96x = 8,876,804,419.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,876,804,419.12/129,825.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,374.65

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