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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,643.74, 191,281.82 and 113,105.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,643.74, 191,281.82 and 113,105.96 is: 156,048.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,643.74 : 191,281.82 = 113,105.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,643.74/191,281.82 = 113,105.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,643.74x = 191,281.82 × 113,105.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,643.74x = 21,635,112,359.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,635,112,359.71/138,643.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,048.25

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