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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,041.60, 189,062.40 and 105,305.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,041.60, 189,062.40 and 105,305.60 is: 157,958.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,041.60 : 189,062.40 = 105,305.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,041.60/189,062.40 = 105,305.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,041.60x = 189,062.40 × 105,305.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,041.60x = 19,909,329,469.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,909,329,469.44/126,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,958.40

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