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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,359.64, 189,534.65 and 80,008.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,359.64, 189,534.65 and 80,008.40 is: 110,398.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,359.64 : 189,534.65 = 80,008.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,359.64/189,534.65 = 80,008.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,359.64x = 189,534.65 × 80,008.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,359.64x = 15,164,364,091.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,164,364,091.06/137,359.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,398.98

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