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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,145.39, 204,004.71 and 86,119.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,145.39, 204,004.71 and 86,119.81 is: 129,044.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,145.39 : 204,004.71 = 86,119.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,145.39/204,004.71 = 86,119.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,145.39x = 204,004.71 × 86,119.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,145.39x = 17,568,846,354.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,568,846,354.29/136,145.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,044.74

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