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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,009.60, 205,384.80 and 80,892.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,009.60, 205,384.80 and 80,892.80 is: 121,262.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,009.60 : 205,384.80 = 80,892.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,009.60/205,384.80 = 80,892.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,009.60x = 205,384.80 × 80,892.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,009.60x = 16,614,151,549.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,614,151,549.44/137,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,262.68

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