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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,554.98, 206,350.83 and 54,429.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,554.98, 206,350.83 and 54,429.54 is: 81,651.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,554.98 : 206,350.83 = 54,429.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,554.98/206,350.83 = 54,429.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,554.98x = 206,350.83 × 54,429.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,554.98x = 11,231,580,755.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,231,580,755.52/137,554.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,651.57

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