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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,312.76, 206,314.23 and 87,415.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,312.76, 206,314.23 and 87,415.14 is: 131,342.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,312.76 : 206,314.23 = 87,415.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,312.76/206,314.23 = 87,415.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,312.76x = 206,314.23 × 87,415.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,312.76x = 18,034,987,299.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,034,987,299.44/137,312.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,342.40

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