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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,286.80, 205,930.20 and 122,253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,286.80, 205,930.20 and 122,253.20 is: 183,379.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,286.80 : 205,930.20 = 122,253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,286.80/205,930.20 = 122,253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,286.80x = 205,930.20 × 122,253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,286.80x = 25,175,625,926.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,175,625,926.64/137,286.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,379.80

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