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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,119.30, 204,178.95 and 118,623.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,119.30, 204,178.95 and 118,623.30 is: 177,934.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,119.30 : 204,178.95 = 118,623.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,119.30/204,178.95 = 118,623.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,119.30x = 204,178.95 × 118,623.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,119.30x = 24,220,380,839.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,220,380,839.54/136,119.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,934.95

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