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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,019.99, 189,063.40 and 76,571.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,019.99, 189,063.40 and 76,571.31 is: 105,654.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,019.99 : 189,063.40 = 76,571.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,019.99/189,063.40 = 76,571.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,019.99x = 189,063.40 × 76,571.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,019.99x = 14,476,832,211.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,476,832,211.05/137,019.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,654.89

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