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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,445.90, 189,766.71 and 105,557.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,445.90, 189,766.71 and 105,557.82 is: 145,739.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,445.90 : 189,766.71 = 105,557.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,445.90/189,766.71 = 105,557.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,445.90x = 189,766.71 × 105,557.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,445.90x = 20,031,360,216.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,031,360,216.17/137,445.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,739.96

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