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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,898.36, 189,033.66 and 84,039.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,898.36, 189,033.66 and 84,039.24 is: 126,183.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,898.36 : 189,033.66 = 84,039.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,898.36/189,033.66 = 84,039.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,898.36x = 189,033.66 × 84,039.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,898.36x = 15,886,245,120.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,886,245,120.82/125,898.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,183.10

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