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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,761.90, 206,248.65 and 84,814.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,761.90, 206,248.65 and 84,814.90 is: 126,979.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,761.90 : 206,248.65 = 84,814.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,761.90/206,248.65 = 84,814.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,761.90x = 206,248.65 × 84,814.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,761.90x = 17,492,958,624.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,492,958,624.89/137,761.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,979.66

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