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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,670.10, 205,005.15 and 74,462.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,670.10, 205,005.15 and 74,462.10 is: 111,693.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,670.10 : 205,005.15 = 74,462.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,670.10/205,005.15 = 74,462.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,670.10x = 205,005.15 × 74,462.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,670.10x = 15,265,113,979.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,265,113,979.82/136,670.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,693.15

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