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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,377.22, 189,553.26 and 32,882.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,377.22, 189,553.26 and 32,882.97 is: 49,321.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,377.22 : 189,553.26 = 32,882.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,377.22/189,553.26 = 32,882.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,377.22x = 189,553.26 × 32,882.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,377.22x = 6,233,074,161.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,233,074,161.98/126,377.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,321.18

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