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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,717.44, 206,663.54 and 58,832.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,717.44, 206,663.54 and 58,832.24 is: 88,285.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,717.44 : 206,663.54 = 58,832.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,717.44/206,663.54 = 58,832.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,717.44x = 206,663.54 × 58,832.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,717.44x = 12,158,478,984.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,158,478,984.53/137,717.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,285.69

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