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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,153.82, 189,310.32 and 79,804.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,153.82, 189,310.32 and 79,804.24 is: 110,151.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,153.82 : 189,310.32 = 79,804.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,153.82/189,310.32 = 79,804.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,153.82x = 189,310.32 × 79,804.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,153.82x = 15,107,766,211.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,107,766,211.76/137,153.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,151.99

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