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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,411.71, 189,633.59 and 76,982.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,411.71, 189,633.59 and 76,982.84 is: 106,239.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,411.71 : 189,633.59 = 76,982.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,411.71/189,633.59 = 76,982.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,411.71x = 189,633.59 × 76,982.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,411.71x = 14,598,531,984.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,598,531,984.33/137,411.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,239.36

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