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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,139.10, 189,471.90 and 106,456.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,139.10, 189,471.90 and 106,456.10 is: 159,906.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,139.10 : 189,471.90 = 106,456.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,139.10/189,471.90 = 106,456.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,139.10x = 189,471.90 × 106,456.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,139.10x = 20,170,439,533.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,170,439,533.59/126,139.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,906.32

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