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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,984.80, 205,477.20 and 73,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,984.80, 205,477.20 and 73,999.20 is: 110,998.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,984.80 : 205,477.20 = 73,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,984.80/205,477.20 = 73,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,984.80x = 205,477.20 × 73,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,984.80x = 15,205,148,418.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,205,148,418.24/136,984.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,998.80

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