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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,348.96, 206,959.31 and 112,935.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,348.96, 206,959.31 and 112,935.88 is: 170,173.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,348.96 : 206,959.31 = 112,935.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,348.96/206,959.31 = 112,935.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,348.96x = 206,959.31 × 112,935.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,348.96x = 23,373,130,764.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,373,130,764.25/137,348.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,173.34

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