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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,215.20, 205,822.80 and 54,098.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,215.20, 205,822.80 and 54,098.40 is: 81,147.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,215.20 : 205,822.80 = 54,098.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,215.20/205,822.80 = 54,098.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,215.20x = 205,822.80 × 54,098.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,215.20x = 11,134,684,163.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,134,684,163.52/137,215.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,147.60

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