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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,347.29, 205,854.57 and 58,295.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,347.29, 205,854.57 and 58,295.52 is: 87,372.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,347.29 : 205,854.57 = 58,295.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,347.29/205,854.57 = 58,295.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,347.29x = 205,854.57 × 58,295.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,347.29x = 12,000,399,202.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,000,399,202.53/137,347.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,372.67

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