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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,340.48, 638,104.14 and 125,797.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,340.48, 638,104.14 and 125,797.71 is: 188,724.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,340.48 : 638,104.14 = 125,797.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,340.48/638,104.14 = 125,797.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,340.48x = 638,104.14 × 125,797.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,340.48x = 80,272,039,553.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,272,039,553.52/425,340.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,724.19

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