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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,533.91, 206,371.94 and 58,626.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,533.91, 206,371.94 and 58,626.95 is: 87,970.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,533.91 : 206,371.94 = 58,626.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,533.91/206,371.94 = 58,626.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,533.91x = 206,371.94 × 58,626.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,533.91x = 12,098,956,082.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,098,956,082.79/137,533.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,970.72

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