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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,404.96, 191,002.66 and 84,689

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,404.96, 191,002.66 and 84,689 is: 116,873.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,404.96 : 191,002.66 = 84,689 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,404.96/191,002.66 = 84,689/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,404.96x = 191,002.66 × 84,689
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,404.96x = 16,175,824,272.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,175,824,272.74/138,404.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,873.15

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