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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,034.70, 188,833.35 and 81,638.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,034.70, 188,833.35 and 81,638.60 is: 122,316.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,034.70 : 188,833.35 = 81,638.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,034.70/188,833.35 = 81,638.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,034.70x = 188,833.35 × 81,638.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,034.70x = 15,416,090,327.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,416,090,327.31/126,034.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,316.24

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