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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,895.78, 191,501.97 and 113,376.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,895.78, 191,501.97 and 113,376.22 is: 156,316.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,895.78 : 191,501.97 = 113,376.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,895.78/191,501.97 = 113,376.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,895.78x = 191,501.97 × 113,376.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,895.78x = 21,711,769,481.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,711,769,481.15/138,895.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,316.98

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