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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,310, 632,074.44 and 125,822

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,310, 632,074.44 and 125,822 is: 188,765.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,310 : 632,074.44 = 125,822 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,310/632,074.44 = 125,822/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,310x = 632,074.44 × 125,822
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,310x = 79,528,870,189.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,528,870,189.68/421,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,765.68

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