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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,106.60, 189,159.90 and 105,831.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,106.60, 189,159.90 and 105,831.40 is: 158,747.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,106.60 : 189,159.90 = 105,831.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,106.60/189,159.90 = 105,831.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,106.60x = 189,159.90 × 105,831.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,106.60x = 20,019,057,040.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,019,057,040.86/126,106.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,747.10

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