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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,323.55, 189,526.41 and 84,374.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,323.55, 189,526.41 and 84,374.01 is: 126,588.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,323.55 : 189,526.41 = 84,374.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,323.55/189,526.41 = 84,374.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,323.55x = 189,526.41 × 84,374.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,323.55x = 15,991,103,212.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,991,103,212.60/126,323.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,588.46

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