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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,565.74, 206,406.93 and 75,163.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,565.74, 206,406.93 and 75,163.34 is: 112,776.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,565.74 : 206,406.93 = 75,163.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,565.74/206,406.93 = 75,163.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,565.74x = 206,406.93 × 75,163.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,565.74x = 15,514,234,257.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,514,234,257.95/137,565.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,776.87

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