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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,160.21, 189,281.36 and 76,731.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,160.21, 189,281.36 and 76,731.86 is: 105,890.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,160.21 : 189,281.36 = 76,731.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,160.21/189,281.36 = 76,731.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,160.21x = 189,281.36 × 76,731.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,160.21x = 14,523,910,816.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,523,910,816.13/137,160.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,890.12

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