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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,469.80, 204,704.70 and 120,140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,469.80, 204,704.70 and 120,140.20 is: 180,210.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,469.80 : 204,704.70 = 120,140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,469.80/204,704.70 = 120,140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,469.80x = 204,704.70 × 120,140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,469.80x = 24,593,263,598.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,593,263,598.94/136,469.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,210.30

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