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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,073.48, 269,159.70 and 137,882.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,073.48, 269,159.70 and 137,882.44 is: 190,248.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,073.48 : 269,159.70 = 137,882.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,073.48/269,159.70 = 137,882.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,073.48x = 269,159.70 × 137,882.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,073.48x = 37,112,396,185.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,112,396,185.67/195,073.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,248.29

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