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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,035.52, 190,496 and 84,311.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,035.52, 190,496 and 84,311.84 is: 116,354.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,035.52 : 190,496 = 84,311.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,035.52/190,496 = 84,311.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,035.52x = 190,496 × 84,311.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,035.52x = 16,061,068,272.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,061,068,272.64/138,035.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,354.60

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