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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,332.62, 189,597.93 and 88,133.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,332.62, 189,597.93 and 88,133.47 is: 132,269.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,332.62 : 189,597.93 = 88,133.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,332.62/189,597.93 = 88,133.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,332.62x = 189,597.93 × 88,133.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,332.62x = 16,709,923,475.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,709,923,475.72/126,332.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,269.27

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