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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,870.27, 206,982.51 and 106,300.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,870.27, 206,982.51 and 106,300.39 is: 159,587.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,870.27 : 206,982.51 = 106,300.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,870.27/206,982.51 = 106,300.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,870.27x = 206,982.51 × 106,300.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,870.27x = 22,002,321,536.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,002,321,536.18/137,870.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,587.14

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