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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,003.72, 187,685.94 and 74,749.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,003.72, 187,685.94 and 74,749.25 is: 103,154.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,003.72 : 187,685.94 = 74,749.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,003.72/187,685.94 = 74,749.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,003.72x = 187,685.94 × 74,749.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,003.72x = 14,029,383,250.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,029,383,250.55/136,003.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,154.41

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