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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,384.91, 189,598.32 and 76,952.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,384.91, 189,598.32 and 76,952.03 is: 106,197.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,384.91 : 189,598.32 = 76,952.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,384.91/189,598.32 = 76,952.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,384.91x = 189,598.32 × 76,952.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,384.91x = 14,589,974,660.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,589,974,660.60/137,384.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,197.80

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