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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,246.70, 189,357.28 and 76,807.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,246.70, 189,357.28 and 76,807.74 is: 105,970.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,246.70 : 189,357.28 = 76,807.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,246.70/189,357.28 = 76,807.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,246.70x = 189,357.28 × 76,807.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,246.70x = 14,544,104,729.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,544,104,729.35/137,246.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,970.52

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