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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,412.80, 191,006.51 and 84,697.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,412.80, 191,006.51 and 84,697.65 is: 116,880.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,412.80 : 191,006.51 = 84,697.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,412.80/191,006.51 = 84,697.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,412.80x = 191,006.51 × 84,697.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,412.80x = 16,177,802,108.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,177,802,108.21/138,412.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,880.82

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