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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,858.90, 206,788.35 and 67,874.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,858.90, 206,788.35 and 67,874.90 is: 101,812.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,858.90 : 206,788.35 = 67,874.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,858.90/206,788.35 = 67,874.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,858.90x = 206,788.35 × 67,874.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,858.90x = 14,035,738,577.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,035,738,577.42/137,858.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,812.35

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