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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,467.48, 507,734.93 and 125,292.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,467.48, 507,734.93 and 125,292.42 is: 187,951.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,467.48 : 507,734.93 = 125,292.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,467.48/507,734.93 = 125,292.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,467.48x = 507,734.93 × 125,292.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,467.48x = 63,615,338,411.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,615,338,411.46/338,467.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,951.11

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