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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,899.54, 190,321.95 and 84,215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,899.54, 190,321.95 and 84,215.44 is: 116,229.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,899.54 : 190,321.95 = 84,215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,899.54/190,321.95 = 84,215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,899.54x = 190,321.95 × 84,215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,899.54x = 16,028,046,760.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,028,046,760.91/137,899.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,229.88

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