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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,005.62, 205,367.46 and 65,821.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,005.62, 205,367.46 and 65,821.38 is: 98,664.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,005.62 : 205,367.46 = 65,821.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,005.62/205,367.46 = 65,821.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,005.62x = 205,367.46 × 65,821.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,005.62x = 13,517,569,624.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,517,569,624.29/137,005.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,664.34

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