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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,927.48, 524,762.16 and 125,227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,927.48, 524,762.16 and 125,227 is: 187,794.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,927.48 : 524,762.16 = 125,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,927.48/524,762.16 = 125,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,927.48x = 524,762.16 × 125,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,927.48x = 65,714,391,010.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,714,391,010.32/349,927.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,794.31

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