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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,942.10, 328,413.15 and 125,630.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,942.10, 328,413.15 and 125,630.10 is: 188,445.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,942.10 : 328,413.15 = 125,630.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,942.10/328,413.15 = 125,630.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,942.10x = 328,413.15 × 125,630.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,942.10x = 41,258,576,875.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,258,576,875.82/218,942.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,445.15

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