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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,333.02, 638,124.28 and 125,821.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,333.02, 638,124.28 and 125,821.48 is: 188,769.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,333.02 : 638,124.28 = 125,821.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,333.02/638,124.28 = 125,821.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,333.02x = 638,124.28 × 125,821.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,333.02x = 80,289,741,333.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,289,741,333.53/425,333.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,769.12

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