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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,575.14, 638,456.16 and 126,079.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,575.14, 638,456.16 and 126,079.17 is: 189,146.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,575.14 : 638,456.16 = 126,079.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,575.14/638,456.16 = 126,079.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,575.14x = 638,456.16 × 126,079.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,575.14x = 80,496,022,734.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,496,022,734.19/425,575.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,146.44

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