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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,560.98, 206,359.83 and 54,435.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,560.98, 206,359.83 and 54,435.54 is: 81,660.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,560.98 : 206,359.83 = 54,435.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,560.98/206,359.83 = 54,435.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,560.98x = 206,359.83 × 54,435.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,560.98x = 11,233,308,780.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,233,308,780.36/137,560.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,660.58

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