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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,729.54, 187,307.10 and 75,305.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,729.54, 187,307.10 and 75,305.76 is: 103,922.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,729.54 : 187,307.10 = 75,305.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,729.54/187,307.10 = 75,305.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,729.54x = 187,307.10 × 75,305.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,729.54x = 14,105,303,518.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,105,303,518.90/135,729.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,922.13

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