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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,267.82, 190,823.88 and 84,588.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,267.82, 190,823.88 and 84,588.51 is: 116,740.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,267.82 : 190,823.88 = 84,588.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,267.82/190,823.88 = 84,588.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,267.82x = 190,823.88 × 84,588.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,267.82x = 16,141,507,681.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,141,507,681.62/138,267.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,740.89

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