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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,164.78, 173,926.55 and 99,260.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,164.78, 173,926.55 and 99,260.70 is: 136,837.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,164.78 : 173,926.55 = 99,260.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,164.78/173,926.55 = 99,260.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,164.78x = 173,926.55 × 99,260.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,164.78x = 17,264,071,101.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,264,071,101.59/126,164.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,837.48

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