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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,079.27, 205,514.69 and 94,847.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,079.27, 205,514.69 and 94,847.09 is: 142,198.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,079.27 : 205,514.69 = 94,847.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,079.27/205,514.69 = 94,847.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,079.27x = 205,514.69 × 94,847.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,079.27x = 19,492,468,796.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,492,468,796.94/137,079.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,198.52

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