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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,394.98, 189,034.77 and 112,452.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,394.98, 189,034.77 and 112,452.85 is: 168,183.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,394.98 : 189,034.77 = 112,452.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,394.98/189,034.77 = 112,452.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,394.98x = 189,034.77 × 112,452.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,394.98x = 21,257,498,635.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,257,498,635.59/126,394.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,183.09

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