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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,222.80, 205,834.20 and 135,910.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,222.80, 205,834.20 and 135,910.60 is: 203,865.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,222.80 : 205,834.20 = 135,910.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,222.80/205,834.20 = 135,910.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,222.80x = 205,834.20 × 135,910.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,222.80x = 27,975,049,622.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,975,049,622.52/137,222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,865.90

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