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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,085.99, 412,630.40 and 125,221.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,085.99, 412,630.40 and 125,221.47 is: 187,832.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,085.99 : 412,630.40 = 125,221.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,085.99/412,630.40 = 125,221.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,085.99x = 412,630.40 × 125,221.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,085.99x = 51,670,185,180.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,670,185,180.90/275,085.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,832.85

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