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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,754.72, 196,912.31 and 91,833.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,754.72, 196,912.31 and 91,833.75 is: 126,673.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,754.72 : 196,912.31 = 91,833.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,754.72/196,912.31 = 91,833.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,754.72x = 196,912.31 × 91,833.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,754.72x = 18,083,195,389.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,083,195,389.29/142,754.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,673.19

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