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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,091.48, 412,638.63 and 125,226.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,091.48, 412,638.63 and 125,226.96 is: 187,841.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,091.48 : 412,638.63 = 125,226.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,091.48/412,638.63 = 125,226.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,091.48x = 412,638.63 × 125,226.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,091.48x = 51,673,481,213.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,673,481,213.46/275,091.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,841.08

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