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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,284.92, 189,464.94 and 76,854.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,284.92, 189,464.94 and 76,854.60 is: 106,065.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,284.92 : 189,464.94 = 76,854.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,284.92/189,464.94 = 76,854.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,284.92x = 189,464.94 × 76,854.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,284.92x = 14,561,252,177.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,561,252,177.72/137,284.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,065.93

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