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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,712.08, 295,057.04 and 137,262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,712.08, 295,057.04 and 137,262 is: 189,507.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,712.08 : 295,057.04 = 137,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,712.08/295,057.04 = 137,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,712.08x = 295,057.04 × 137,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,712.08x = 40,500,119,424.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,500,119,424.48/213,712.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,507.86

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