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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,213.76, 189,363.84 and 76,789.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,213.76, 189,363.84 and 76,789.92 is: 105,975.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,213.76 : 189,363.84 = 76,789.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,213.76/189,363.84 = 76,789.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,213.76x = 189,363.84 × 76,789.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,213.76x = 14,541,234,124.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,541,234,124.49/137,213.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,975.04

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