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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,731.80, 206,597.70 and 95,522.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,731.80, 206,597.70 and 95,522.70 is: 143,284.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,731.80 : 206,597.70 = 95,522.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,731.80/206,597.70 = 95,522.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,731.80x = 206,597.70 × 95,522.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,731.80x = 19,734,770,117.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,734,770,117.79/137,731.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,284.05

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