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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,997.27, 190,469.76 and 84,327.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,997.27, 190,469.76 and 84,327.48 is: 116,392.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,997.27 : 190,469.76 = 84,327.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,997.27/190,469.76 = 84,327.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,997.27x = 190,469.76 × 84,327.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,997.27x = 16,061,834,877.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,061,834,877.00/137,997.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,392.41

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