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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,263.96, 205,742.94 and 62,271.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,263.96, 205,742.94 and 62,271.64 is: 93,338.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,263.96 : 205,742.94 = 62,271.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,263.96/205,742.94 = 62,271.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,263.96x = 205,742.94 × 62,271.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,263.96x = 12,811,950,292.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,811,950,292.22/137,263.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,338.05

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