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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,268.72, 201,075.88 and 125,775.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,268.72, 201,075.88 and 125,775.73 is: 172,904.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,268.72 : 201,075.88 = 125,775.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,268.72/201,075.88 = 125,775.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,268.72x = 201,075.88 × 125,775.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,268.72x = 25,290,465,592.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,290,465,592.39/146,268.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,904.13

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