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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,982.84, 206,826.90 and 78,690.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,982.84, 206,826.90 and 78,690.84 is: 117,952.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,982.84 : 206,826.90 = 78,690.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,982.84/206,826.90 = 78,690.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,982.84x = 206,826.90 × 78,690.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,982.84x = 16,275,382,495.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,275,382,495.60/137,982.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,952.22

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