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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,901.62, 190,303.10 and 77,470.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,901.62, 190,303.10 and 77,470.98 is: 106,909.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,901.62 : 190,303.10 = 77,470.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,901.62/190,303.10 = 77,470.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,901.62x = 190,303.10 × 77,470.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,901.62x = 14,742,967,266.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,742,967,266.68/137,901.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,909.32

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