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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,232.33, 205,848.72 and 90,144.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,232.33, 205,848.72 and 90,144.85 is: 135,217.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,232.33 : 205,848.72 = 90,144.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,232.33/205,848.72 = 90,144.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,232.33x = 205,848.72 × 90,144.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,232.33x = 18,556,201,987.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,556,201,987.09/137,232.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,217.43

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