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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,991.28, 191,808.29 and 75,329.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,991.28, 191,808.29 and 75,329.06 is: 103,954.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,991.28 : 191,808.29 = 75,329.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,991.28/191,808.29 = 75,329.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,991.28x = 191,808.29 × 75,329.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,991.28x = 14,448,736,850.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,448,736,850.22/138,991.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,954.27

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