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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,346.78, 638,020.10 and 125,804.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,346.78, 638,020.10 and 125,804.04 is: 188,706.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,346.78 : 638,020.10 = 125,804.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,346.78/638,020.10 = 125,804.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,346.78x = 638,020.10 × 125,804.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,346.78x = 80,265,506,181.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,265,506,181.20/425,346.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,706.04

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