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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,709.23, 191,244.45 and 113,189.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,709.23, 191,244.45 and 113,189.67 is: 156,059.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,709.23 : 191,244.45 = 113,189.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,709.23/191,244.45 = 113,189.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,709.23x = 191,244.45 × 113,189.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,709.23x = 21,646,896,184.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,646,896,184.83/138,709.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,059.52

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