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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,546.78, 191,105.91 and 96,089.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,546.78, 191,105.91 and 96,089.82 is: 132,542.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,546.78 : 191,105.91 = 96,089.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,546.78/191,105.91 = 96,089.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,546.78x = 191,105.91 × 96,089.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,546.78x = 18,363,332,492.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,363,332,492.84/138,546.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,542.47

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