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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,010.80, 189,016.20 and 113,569.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,010.80, 189,016.20 and 113,569.20 is: 170,353.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,010.80 : 189,016.20 = 113,569.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,010.80/189,016.20 = 113,569.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,010.80x = 189,016.20 × 113,569.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,010.80x = 21,466,418,621.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,466,418,621.04/126,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,353.80

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