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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,109.24, 588,108.18 and 125,835.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,109.24, 588,108.18 and 125,835.24 is: 188,734.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,109.24 : 588,108.18 = 125,835.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,109.24/588,108.18 = 125,835.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,109.24x = 588,108.18 × 125,835.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,109.24x = 74,004,733,976.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,004,733,976.26/392,109.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,734.99

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