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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,451.52, 189,679.89 and 80,866.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,451.52, 189,679.89 and 80,866.54 is: 111,593.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,451.52 : 189,679.89 = 80,866.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,451.52/189,679.89 = 80,866.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,451.52x = 189,679.89 × 80,866.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,451.52x = 15,338,756,411.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,338,756,411.88/137,451.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,593.94

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