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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,901.54, 190,324.71 and 84,217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,901.54, 190,324.71 and 84,217.44 is: 116,232.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,901.54 : 190,324.71 = 84,217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,901.54/190,324.71 = 84,217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,901.54x = 190,324.71 × 84,217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,901.54x = 16,028,659,844.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,028,659,844.94/137,901.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,232.64

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