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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,599.32, 638,492.28 and 126,103.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,599.32, 638,492.28 and 126,103.44 is: 189,182.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,599.32 : 638,492.28 = 126,103.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,599.32/638,492.28 = 126,103.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,599.32x = 638,492.28 × 126,103.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,599.32x = 80,516,072,921.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,516,072,921.44/425,599.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,182.80

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