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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,288.36, 206,003.16 and 103,997.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,288.36, 206,003.16 and 103,997.36 is: 156,049.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,288.36 : 206,003.16 = 103,997.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,288.36/206,003.16 = 103,997.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,288.36x = 206,003.16 × 103,997.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,288.36x = 21,423,784,791.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,423,784,791.66/137,288.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,049.54

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