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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,257.70, 205,922.06 and 80,379.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,257.70, 205,922.06 and 80,379.66 is: 120,590.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,257.70 : 205,922.06 = 80,379.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,257.70/205,922.06 = 80,379.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,257.70x = 205,922.06 × 80,379.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,257.70x = 16,551,945,169.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,551,945,169.30/137,257.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,590.29

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