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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91,985.80, 137,978.70 and 68,366.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91,985.80, 137,978.70 and 68,366.20 is: 102,549.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91,985.80 : 137,978.70 = 68,366.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91,985.80/137,978.70 = 68,366.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91,985.80x = 137,978.70 × 68,366.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91,985.80x = 9,433,079,399.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,433,079,399.94/91,985.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,549.30

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