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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,213.20, 205,949.40 and 84,725.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,213.20, 205,949.40 and 84,725.20 is: 127,167.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,213.20 : 205,949.40 = 84,725.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,213.20/205,949.40 = 84,725.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,213.20x = 205,949.40 × 84,725.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,213.20x = 17,449,104,104.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,449,104,104.88/137,213.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,167.82

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