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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,258.95, 189,144.21 and 105,752.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,258.95, 189,144.21 and 105,752.24 is: 158,423.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,258.95 : 189,144.21 = 105,752.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,258.95/189,144.21 = 105,752.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,258.95x = 189,144.21 × 105,752.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,258.95x = 20,002,423,890.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,002,423,890.53/126,258.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,423.81

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