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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,994.52, 637,608.20 and 125,475

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,994.52, 637,608.20 and 125,475 is: 188,246.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,994.52 : 637,608.20 = 125,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,994.52/637,608.20 = 125,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,994.52x = 637,608.20 × 125,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,994.52x = 80,003,888,895
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,003,888,895/424,994.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,246.87

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