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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,473.92, 189,684.96 and 46,484.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,473.92, 189,684.96 and 46,484.32 is: 69,716.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,473.92 : 189,684.96 = 46,484.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,473.92/189,684.96 = 46,484.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,473.92x = 189,684.96 × 46,484.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,473.92x = 8,817,376,379.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,817,376,379.83/126,473.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,716.95

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