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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,672.72, 259,006.98 and 107,112.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,672.72, 259,006.98 and 107,112.45 is: 147,825.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,672.72 : 259,006.98 = 107,112.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,672.72/259,006.98 = 107,112.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,672.72x = 259,006.98 × 107,112.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,672.72x = 27,742,872,194.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,742,872,194.90/187,672.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,825.81

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