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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,413.27, 638,212.17 and 125,914.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,413.27, 638,212.17 and 125,914.89 is: 188,899.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,413.27 : 638,212.17 = 125,914.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,413.27/638,212.17 = 125,914.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,413.27x = 638,212.17 × 125,914.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,413.27x = 80,360,415,182.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,360,415,182.21/425,413.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,899.64

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