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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,717.80, 206,139.30 and 98,351.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,717.80, 206,139.30 and 98,351.80 is: 147,215.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,717.80 : 206,139.30 = 98,351.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,717.80/206,139.30 = 98,351.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,717.80x = 206,139.30 × 98,351.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,717.80x = 20,274,171,205.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,274,171,205.74/137,717.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,215.33

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