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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,875.81, 454,524.51 and 125,383.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,875.81, 454,524.51 and 125,383.75 is: 188,162.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,875.81 : 454,524.51 = 125,383.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,875.81/454,524.51 = 125,383.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,875.81x = 454,524.51 × 125,383.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,875.81x = 56,989,987,530.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,989,987,530.71/302,875.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,162.89

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