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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,344.48, 189,519.72 and 76,906.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,344.48, 189,519.72 and 76,906.72 is: 106,122.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,344.48 : 189,519.72 = 76,906.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,344.48/189,519.72 = 76,906.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,344.48x = 189,519.72 × 76,906.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,344.48x = 14,575,340,040.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,575,340,040.52/137,344.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,122.50

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