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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,884.01, 638,959.05 and 126,366.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,884.01, 638,959.05 and 126,366.08 is: 189,588.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,884.01 : 638,959.05 = 126,366.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,884.01/638,959.05 = 126,366.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,884.01x = 638,959.05 × 126,366.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,884.01x = 80,742,747,234.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,742,747,234.23/425,884.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,588.59

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