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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,332.80, 205,999.20 and 122,299.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,332.80, 205,999.20 and 122,299.20 is: 183,448.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,332.80 : 205,999.20 = 122,299.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,332.80/205,999.20 = 122,299.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,332.80x = 205,999.20 × 122,299.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,332.80x = 25,193,537,360.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,193,537,360.64/137,332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,448.80

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