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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,623.52, 191,302.44 and 84,888.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,623.52, 191,302.44 and 84,888.92 is: 117,147.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,623.52 : 191,302.44 = 84,888.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,623.52/191,302.44 = 84,888.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,623.52x = 191,302.44 × 84,888.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,623.52x = 16,239,457,524.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,239,457,524.96/138,623.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,147.92

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