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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,879.60, 188,916.66 and 133,281.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,879.60, 188,916.66 and 133,281.98 is: 183,951.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,879.60 : 188,916.66 = 133,281.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,879.60/188,916.66 = 133,281.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,879.60x = 188,916.66 × 133,281.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,879.60x = 25,179,186,499.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,179,186,499.79/136,879.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,951.34

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