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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,289.70, 188,293.10 and 104,136.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,289.70, 188,293.10 and 104,136.86 is: 143,871.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,289.70 : 188,293.10 = 104,136.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,289.70/188,293.10 = 104,136.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,289.70x = 188,293.10 × 104,136.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,289.70x = 19,608,250,731.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,608,250,731.52/136,289.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,871.85

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