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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,578.93, 206,368.41 and 90,820.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,578.93, 206,368.41 and 90,820.87 is: 136,231.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,578.93 : 206,368.41 = 90,820.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,578.93/206,368.41 = 90,820.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,578.93x = 206,368.41 × 90,820.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,578.93x = 18,742,558,536.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,742,558,536.72/137,578.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,231.31

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