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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,056.20, 205,584.30 and 78,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,056.20, 205,584.30 and 78,007.20 is: 117,010.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,056.20 : 205,584.30 = 78,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,056.20/205,584.30 = 78,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,056.20x = 205,584.30 × 78,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,056.20x = 16,037,055,606.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,037,055,606.96/137,056.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,010.80

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