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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,674.83, 297,632.45 and 125,084.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,674.83, 297,632.45 and 125,084.52 is: 172,617.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,674.83 : 297,632.45 = 125,084.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,674.83/297,632.45 = 125,084.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,674.83x = 297,632.45 × 125,084.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,674.83x = 37,229,212,144.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,229,212,144.67/215,674.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,617.32

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