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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,723.58, 638,647.20 and 126,165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,723.58, 638,647.20 and 126,165.60 is: 189,266.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,723.58 : 638,647.20 = 126,165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,723.58/638,647.20 = 126,165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,723.58x = 638,647.20 × 126,165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,723.58x = 80,575,307,176.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,575,307,176.32/425,723.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,266.72

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