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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,198.36, 189,423.90 and 90,701.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,198.36, 189,423.90 and 90,701.40 is: 136,142.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,198.36 : 189,423.90 = 90,701.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,198.36/189,423.90 = 90,701.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,198.36x = 189,423.90 × 90,701.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,198.36x = 17,181,012,923.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,181,012,923.46/126,198.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,142.92

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