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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,498.80, 204,869.70 and 80,268.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,498.80, 204,869.70 and 80,268.60 is: 120,474.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,498.80 : 204,869.70 = 80,268.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,498.80/204,869.70 = 80,268.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,498.80x = 204,869.70 × 80,268.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,498.80x = 16,444,604,001.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,444,604,001.42/136,498.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,474.35

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