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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,059.98, 205,091.76 and 113,145.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,059.98, 205,091.76 and 113,145.15 is: 169,306.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,059.98 : 205,091.76 = 113,145.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,059.98/205,091.76 = 113,145.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,059.98x = 205,091.76 × 113,145.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,059.98x = 23,205,137,948.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,205,137,948.96/137,059.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,306.44

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