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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,988.93, 190,442.33 and 84,262.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,988.93, 190,442.33 and 84,262.64 is: 116,293.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,988.93 : 190,442.33 = 84,262.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,988.93/190,442.33 = 84,262.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,988.93x = 190,442.33 × 84,262.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,988.93x = 16,047,173,493.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,047,173,493.55/137,988.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,293.19

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