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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,554.26, 206,298.58 and 70,960.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,554.26, 206,298.58 and 70,960.12 is: 106,423.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,554.26 : 206,298.58 = 70,960.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,554.26/206,298.58 = 70,960.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,554.26x = 206,298.58 × 70,960.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,554.26x = 14,638,971,992.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,638,971,992.63/137,554.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,423.25

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