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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134,498.72, 185,630.32 and 102,607.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134,498.72, 185,630.32 and 102,607.36 is: 141,615.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,498.72 : 185,630.32 = 102,607.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,498.72/185,630.32 = 102,607.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,498.72x = 185,630.32 × 102,607.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,498.72x = 19,047,037,071.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,047,037,071.16/134,498.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,615.01

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