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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,331.02, 638,121.28 and 125,819.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,331.02, 638,121.28 and 125,819.48 is: 188,766.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,331.02 : 638,121.28 = 125,819.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,331.02/638,121.28 = 125,819.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,331.02x = 638,121.28 × 125,819.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,331.02x = 80,288,087,626.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,288,087,626.53/425,331.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,766.12

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