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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,729.20, 205,093.80 and 125,324.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,729.20, 205,093.80 and 125,324.40 is: 187,986.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,729.20 : 205,093.80 = 125,324.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,729.20/205,093.80 = 125,324.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,729.20x = 205,093.80 × 125,324.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,729.20x = 25,703,257,428.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,703,257,428.72/136,729.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,986.60

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