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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,219.60, 205,829.40 and 131,776.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,219.60, 205,829.40 and 131,776.40 is: 197,664.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,219.60 : 205,829.40 = 131,776.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,219.60/205,829.40 = 131,776.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,219.60x = 205,829.40 × 131,776.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,219.60x = 27,123,457,346.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,123,457,346.16/137,219.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,664.60

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