Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,665.36, 206,519.64 and 58,780
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 137,665.36, 206,519.64 and 58,780 is: 88,179.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,665.36 : 206,519.64 = 58,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,665.36/206,519.64 = 58,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,665.36x = 206,519.64 × 58,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,665.36x = 12,139,224,439.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,139,224,439.20/137,665.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,179.22
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