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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,990.62, 205,380.18 and 86,966.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,990.62, 205,380.18 and 86,966.64 is: 130,382.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,990.62 : 205,380.18 = 86,966.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,990.62/205,380.18 = 86,966.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,990.62x = 205,380.18 × 86,966.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,990.62x = 17,861,224,177.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,861,224,177.20/136,990.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,382.83

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