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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,660.02, 191,350.82 and 74,997.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,660.02, 191,350.82 and 74,997.82 is: 103,496.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,660.02 : 191,350.82 = 74,997.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,660.02/191,350.82 = 74,997.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,660.02x = 191,350.82 × 74,997.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,660.02x = 14,350,893,705.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,350,893,705.55/138,660.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,496.98

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