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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,577.96, 189,897.90 and 89,838.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,577.96, 189,897.90 and 89,838.72 is: 124,003.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,577.96 : 189,897.90 = 89,838.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,577.96/189,897.90 = 89,838.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,577.96x = 189,897.90 × 89,838.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,577.96x = 17,060,184,266.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,060,184,266.69/137,577.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,003.76

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