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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,304.22, 189,469.60 and 79,943.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,304.22, 189,469.60 and 79,943.99 is: 110,316.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,304.22 : 189,469.60 = 79,943.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,304.22/189,469.60 = 79,943.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,304.22x = 189,469.60 × 79,943.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,304.22x = 15,146,955,807.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,146,955,807.70/137,304.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,316.75

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