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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,687.36, 206,552.66 and 58,802

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,687.36, 206,552.66 and 58,802 is: 88,212.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,687.36 : 206,552.66 = 58,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,687.36/206,552.66 = 58,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,687.36x = 206,552.66 × 58,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,687.36x = 12,145,709,513.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,145,709,513.32/137,687.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,212.23

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