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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,256.80, 205,712.40 and 121,704.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,256.80, 205,712.40 and 121,704.80 is: 182,403.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,256.80 : 205,712.40 = 121,704.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,256.80/205,712.40 = 121,704.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,256.80x = 205,712.40 × 121,704.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,256.80x = 25,036,186,499.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,036,186,499.52/137,256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,403.98

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