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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,007.27, 189,014.15 and 36,063.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,007.27, 189,014.15 and 36,063.25 is: 54,095.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,007.27 : 189,014.15 = 36,063.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,007.27/189,014.15 = 36,063.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,007.27x = 189,014.15 × 36,063.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,007.27x = 6,816,464,544.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,816,464,544.99/126,007.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,095.80

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