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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,002.70, 204,004.05 and 86,139.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,002.70, 204,004.05 and 86,139.10 is: 129,208.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,002.70 : 204,004.05 = 86,139.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,002.70/204,004.05 = 86,139.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,002.70x = 204,004.05 × 86,139.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,002.70x = 17,572,725,263.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,572,725,263.36/136,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,208.65

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