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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,549.42, 638,322.97 and 126,053.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,549.42, 638,322.97 and 126,053.36 is: 189,079.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,549.42 : 638,322.97 = 126,053.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,549.42/638,322.97 = 126,053.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,549.42x = 638,322.97 × 126,053.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,549.42x = 80,462,752,099.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,462,752,099.63/425,549.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,079.69

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