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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,267.26, 205,936.38 and 80,389.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,267.26, 205,936.38 and 80,389.24 is: 120,604.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,267.26 : 205,936.38 = 80,389.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,267.26/205,936.38 = 80,389.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,267.26x = 205,936.38 × 80,389.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,267.26x = 16,555,069,076.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,555,069,076.55/137,267.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,604.64

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