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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,629.84, 638,538.72 and 126,134.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,629.84, 638,538.72 and 126,134.32 is: 189,229.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,629.84 : 638,538.72 = 126,134.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,629.84/638,538.72 = 126,134.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,629.84x = 638,538.72 × 126,134.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,629.84x = 80,541,647,240.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,541,647,240.87/425,629.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,229.32

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