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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,113.60, 189,170.40 and 105,838.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,113.60, 189,170.40 and 105,838.40 is: 158,757.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,113.60 : 189,170.40 = 105,838.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,113.60/189,170.40 = 105,838.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,113.60x = 189,170.40 × 105,838.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,113.60x = 20,021,492,463.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,021,492,463.36/126,113.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,757.60

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