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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,414.13, 638,213.46 and 125,915.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,414.13, 638,213.46 and 125,915.76 is: 188,900.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,414.13 : 638,213.46 = 125,915.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,414.13/638,213.46 = 125,915.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,414.13x = 638,213.46 × 125,915.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,414.13x = 80,361,132,858.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,361,132,858.13/425,414.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,900.95

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