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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,581.85, 189,865.02 and 80,219.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,581.85, 189,865.02 and 80,219.60 is: 110,704.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,581.85 : 189,865.02 = 80,219.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,581.85/189,865.02 = 80,219.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,581.85x = 189,865.02 × 80,219.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,581.85x = 15,230,895,958.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,230,895,958.39/137,581.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,704.26

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