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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,524.64, 189,786.99 and 33,029.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,524.64, 189,786.99 and 33,029.58 is: 49,544.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,524.64 : 189,786.99 = 33,029.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,524.64/189,786.99 = 33,029.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,524.64x = 189,786.99 × 33,029.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,524.64x = 6,268,584,569.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,268,584,569.16/126,524.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,544.38

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