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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134,388.92, 185,459.14 and 73,959

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134,388.92, 185,459.14 and 73,959 is: 102,064.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,388.92 : 185,459.14 = 73,959 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,388.92/185,459.14 = 73,959/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,388.92x = 185,459.14 × 73,959
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,388.92x = 13,716,372,535.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,716,372,535.26/134,388.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,064.76

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