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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,297.60, 687,446.40 and 125,907.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,297.60, 687,446.40 and 125,907.20 is: 188,860.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,297.60 : 687,446.40 = 125,907.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,297.60/687,446.40 = 125,907.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,297.60x = 687,446.40 × 125,907.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,297.60x = 86,554,451,374.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,554,451,374.08/458,297.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,860.80

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