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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,234.80, 204,327.90 and 86,225.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,234.80, 204,327.90 and 86,225.40 is: 129,322.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,234.80 : 204,327.90 = 86,225.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,234.80/204,327.90 = 86,225.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,234.80x = 204,327.90 × 86,225.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,234.80x = 17,618,254,908.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,618,254,908.66/136,234.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,322.72

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