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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,729.82, 188,687.58 and 76,303.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,729.82, 188,687.58 and 76,303.02 is: 105,298.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,729.82 : 188,687.58 = 76,303.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,729.82/188,687.58 = 76,303.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,729.82x = 188,687.58 × 76,303.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,729.82x = 14,397,432,190.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,397,432,190.49/136,729.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,298.41

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