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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,397.44, 189,605 and 76,967.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,397.44, 189,605 and 76,967.66 is: 106,213.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,397.44 : 189,605 = 76,967.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,397.44/189,605 = 76,967.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,397.44x = 189,605 × 76,967.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,397.44x = 14,593,453,174.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,593,453,174.30/137,397.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,213.43

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