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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,424.42, 188,294.74 and 91,686.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,424.42, 188,294.74 and 91,686.50 is: 126,546.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,424.42 : 188,294.74 = 91,686.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,424.42/188,294.74 = 91,686.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,424.42x = 188,294.74 × 91,686.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,424.42x = 17,264,085,679.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,264,085,679.01/136,424.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,546.89

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