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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,245.64, 189,399.67 and 76,817.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,245.64, 189,399.67 and 76,817.46 is: 106,008.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,245.64 : 189,399.67 = 76,817.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,245.64/189,399.67 = 76,817.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,245.64x = 189,399.67 × 76,817.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,245.64x = 14,549,202,092.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,549,202,092.44/137,245.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,008.48

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