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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,966.62, 637,519.16 and 125,477.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,966.62, 637,519.16 and 125,477.47 is: 188,236.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,966.62 : 637,519.16 = 125,477.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,966.62/637,519.16 = 125,477.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,966.62x = 637,519.16 × 125,477.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,966.62x = 79,994,291,273.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,994,291,273.33/424,966.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,236.65

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