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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,628.02, 638,448.33 and 126,138.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,628.02, 638,448.33 and 126,138.98 is: 189,210.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,628.02 : 638,448.33 = 126,138.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,628.02/638,448.33 = 126,138.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,628.02x = 638,448.33 × 126,138.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,628.02x = 80,533,221,128.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,533,221,128.90/425,628.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,210.34

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