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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,098.94, 187,711.86 and 120,801.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,098.94, 187,711.86 and 120,801.28 is: 166,612.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,098.94 : 187,711.86 = 120,801.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,098.94/187,711.86 = 120,801.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,098.94x = 187,711.86 × 120,801.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,098.94x = 22,675,832,959.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,675,832,959.18/136,098.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,612.86

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