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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,031.20, 188,828.10 and 81,635.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,031.20, 188,828.10 and 81,635.10 is: 122,310.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,031.20 : 188,828.10 = 81,635.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,031.20/188,828.10 = 81,635.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,031.20x = 188,828.10 × 81,635.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,031.20x = 15,415,000,826.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,415,000,826.31/126,031.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,310.99

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