Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,752, 188,718 and 77,136
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 136,752, 188,718 and 77,136 is: 106,447.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,752 : 188,718 = 77,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,752/188,718 = 77,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,752x = 188,718 × 77,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,752x = 14,556,951,648 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,556,951,648/136,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 106,447.82
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