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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,287.80, 204,042.90 and 120,735.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,287.80, 204,042.90 and 120,735.80 is: 180,759.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,287.80 : 204,042.90 = 120,735.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,287.80/204,042.90 = 120,735.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,287.80x = 204,042.90 × 120,735.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,287.80x = 24,635,282,765.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,635,282,765.82/136,287.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,759.27

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