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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,251.15, 205,876.73 and 132,002.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,251.15, 205,876.73 and 132,002.35 is: 198,003.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,251.15 : 205,876.73 = 132,002.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,251.15/205,876.73 = 132,002.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,251.15x = 205,876.73 × 132,002.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,251.15x = 27,176,212,170.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,176,212,170.32/137,251.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,003.53

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