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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,626.97, 638,533.86 and 126,130.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,626.97, 638,533.86 and 126,130.99 is: 189,224.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,626.97 : 638,533.86 = 126,130.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,626.97/638,533.86 = 126,130.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,626.97x = 638,533.86 × 126,130.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,626.97x = 80,538,907,910.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,538,907,910.32/425,626.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,224.16

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