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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,741.53, 188,712.77 and 76,323.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,741.53, 188,712.77 and 76,323.97 is: 105,332.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,741.53 : 188,712.77 = 76,323.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,741.53/188,712.77 = 76,323.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,741.53x = 188,712.77 × 76,323.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,741.53x = 14,403,306,852.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,403,306,852.53/136,741.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,332.35

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