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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,005.20, 204,007.80 and 73,797.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,005.20, 204,007.80 and 73,797.20 is: 110,695.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,005.20 : 204,007.80 = 73,797.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,005.20/204,007.80 = 73,797.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,005.20x = 204,007.80 × 73,797.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,005.20x = 15,055,204,418.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,055,204,418.16/136,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,695.80

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