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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,414.02, 191,011.35 and 74,751.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,414.02, 191,011.35 and 74,751.80 is: 103,157.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,414.02 : 191,011.35 = 74,751.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,414.02/191,011.35 = 74,751.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,414.02x = 191,011.35 × 74,751.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,414.02x = 14,278,442,232.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,278,442,232.93/138,414.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,157.49

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