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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134,329.59, 185,499.32 and 86,664.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134,329.59, 185,499.32 and 86,664.87 is: 119,677.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,329.59 : 185,499.32 = 86,664.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,329.59/185,499.32 = 86,664.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,329.59x = 185,499.32 × 86,664.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,329.59x = 16,076,274,019.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,076,274,019.56/134,329.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,677.83

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