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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,250.48, 300,444.92 and 125,281.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,250.48, 300,444.92 and 125,281.32 is: 187,965.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,250.48 : 300,444.92 = 125,281.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,250.48/300,444.92 = 125,281.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,250.48x = 300,444.92 × 125,281.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,250.48x = 37,640,136,164.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,640,136,164.89/200,250.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,965.27

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