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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,898.72, 206,930.70 and 59,013.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,898.72, 206,930.70 and 59,013.02 is: 88,554.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,898.72 : 206,930.70 = 59,013.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,898.72/206,930.70 = 59,013.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,898.72x = 206,930.70 × 59,013.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,898.72x = 12,211,606,055.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,211,606,055.04/137,898.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,554.89

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