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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,889.36, 189,020.16 and 84,030.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,889.36, 189,020.16 and 84,030.24 is: 126,169.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,889.36 : 189,020.16 = 84,030.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,889.36/189,020.16 = 84,030.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,889.36x = 189,020.16 × 84,030.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,889.36x = 15,883,409,409.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,883,409,409.64/125,889.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,169.59

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