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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134,966.64, 186,133.44 and 87,169.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134,966.64, 186,133.44 and 87,169.68 is: 120,216.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,966.64 : 186,133.44 = 87,169.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,966.64/186,133.44 = 87,169.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,966.64x = 186,133.44 × 87,169.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,966.64x = 16,225,192,402.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,225,192,402.10/134,966.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,216.32

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