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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,868.90, 637,083.84 and 125,311.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,868.90, 637,083.84 and 125,311.34 is: 187,902.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,868.90 : 637,083.84 = 125,311.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,868.90/637,083.84 = 125,311.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,868.90x = 637,083.84 × 125,311.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,868.90x = 79,833,829,682.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,833,829,682.75/424,868.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,902.27

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