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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,640.62, 175,563.26 and 119,899.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,640.62, 175,563.26 and 119,899.26 is: 166,217.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,640.62 : 175,563.26 = 119,899.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,640.62/175,563.26 = 119,899.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,640.62x = 175,563.26 × 119,899.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,640.62x = 21,049,904,957.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,049,904,957.19/126,640.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,217.64

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