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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,660.12, 285,066 and 126,703.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,660.12, 285,066 and 126,703.68 is: 190,440.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,660.12 : 285,066 = 126,703.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,660.12/285,066 = 126,703.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,660.12x = 285,066 × 126,703.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,660.12x = 36,118,911,242.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,118,911,242.88/189,660.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,440.20

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