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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,224.73, 693,337.09 and 125,265.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,224.73, 693,337.09 and 125,265.38 is: 187,898.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,224.73 : 693,337.09 = 125,265.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,224.73/693,337.09 = 125,265.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,224.73x = 693,337.09 × 125,265.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,224.73x = 86,851,135,467.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,851,135,467.12/462,224.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,898.07

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