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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,023.35, 188,838.16 and 107,226.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,023.35, 188,838.16 and 107,226.09 is: 160,671.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,023.35 : 188,838.16 = 107,226.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,023.35/188,838.16 = 107,226.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,023.35x = 188,838.16 × 107,226.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,023.35x = 20,248,377,539.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,248,377,539.59/126,023.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,671.63

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