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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,337.84, 638,100.20 and 125,795.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,337.84, 638,100.20 and 125,795.07 is: 188,720.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,337.84 : 638,100.20 = 125,795.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,337.84/638,100.20 = 125,795.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,337.84x = 638,100.20 × 125,795.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,337.84x = 80,269,858,697.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,269,858,697.04/425,337.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,720.24

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