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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,744.09, 191,446.31 and 81,361.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,744.09, 191,446.31 and 81,361.76 is: 112,267.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,744.09 : 191,446.31 = 81,361.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,744.09/191,446.31 = 81,361.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,744.09x = 191,446.31 × 81,361.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,744.09x = 15,576,407,973.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,576,407,973.28/138,744.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,267.18

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