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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,985.27, 206,804.76 and 59,006.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,985.27, 206,804.76 and 59,006.62 is: 88,435.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,985.27 : 206,804.76 = 59,006.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,985.27/206,804.76 = 59,006.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,985.27x = 206,804.76 × 59,006.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,985.27x = 12,202,849,887.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,202,849,887.51/137,985.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,435.89

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