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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,284.80, 204,038.40 and 120,732.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,284.80, 204,038.40 and 120,732.80 is: 180,754.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,284.80 : 204,038.40 = 120,732.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,284.80/204,038.40 = 120,732.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,284.80x = 204,038.40 × 120,732.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,284.80x = 24,634,127,339.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,634,127,339.52/136,284.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,754.77

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