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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,904.48, 205,407.68 and 83,705.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,904.48, 205,407.68 and 83,705.48 is: 125,589.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,904.48 : 205,407.68 = 83,705.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,904.48/205,407.68 = 83,705.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,904.48x = 205,407.68 × 83,705.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,904.48x = 17,193,748,450.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,193,748,450.09/136,904.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,589.38

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