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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,485.35, 638,234.64 and 125,996.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,485.35, 638,234.64 and 125,996.22 is: 188,996.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,485.35 : 638,234.64 = 125,996.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,485.35/638,234.64 = 125,996.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,485.35x = 638,234.64 × 125,996.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,485.35x = 80,415,152,113.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,415,152,113.06/425,485.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,996.29

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