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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,069.40, 205,604.10 and 131,820.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,069.40, 205,604.10 and 131,820.60 is: 197,730.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,069.40 : 205,604.10 = 131,820.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,069.40/205,604.10 = 131,820.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,069.40x = 205,604.10 × 131,820.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,069.40x = 27,102,855,824.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,102,855,824.46/137,069.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,730.90

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