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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,285.61, 189,476.81 and 94,229.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,285.61, 189,476.81 and 94,229.73 is: 130,052.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,285.61 : 189,476.81 = 94,229.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,285.61/189,476.81 = 94,229.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,285.61x = 189,476.81 × 94,229.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,285.61x = 17,854,349,238.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,854,349,238.40/137,285.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,052.59

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