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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,252.80, 205,879.20 and 135,940.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,252.80, 205,879.20 and 135,940.60 is: 203,910.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,252.80 : 205,879.20 = 135,940.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,252.80/205,879.20 = 135,940.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,252.80x = 205,879.20 × 135,940.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,252.80x = 27,987,341,975.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,987,341,975.52/137,252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,910.90

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