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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,287.62, 190,840.76 and 84,571.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,287.62, 190,840.76 and 84,571.66 is: 116,711.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,287.62 : 190,840.76 = 84,571.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,287.62/190,840.76 = 84,571.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,287.62x = 190,840.76 × 84,571.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,287.62x = 16,139,719,868.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,139,719,868.86/138,287.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,711.24

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