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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,292.24, 190,845.72 and 81,703.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,292.24, 190,845.72 and 81,703.48 is: 112,752.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,292.24 : 190,845.72 = 81,703.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,292.24/190,845.72 = 81,703.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,292.24x = 190,845.72 × 81,703.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,292.24x = 15,592,759,467.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,592,759,467.11/138,292.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,752.24

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