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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,284.84, 188,071.14 and 75,855.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,284.84, 188,071.14 and 75,855.48 is: 104,679.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,284.84 : 188,071.14 = 75,855.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,284.84/188,071.14 = 75,855.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,284.84x = 188,071.14 × 75,855.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,284.84x = 14,266,226,598.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,266,226,598.85/136,284.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,679.48

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