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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,339.55, 205,767.14 and 120,282.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,339.55, 205,767.14 and 120,282.27 is: 180,211.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,339.55 : 205,767.14 = 120,282.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,339.55/205,767.14 = 120,282.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,339.55x = 205,767.14 × 120,282.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,339.55x = 24,750,137,317.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,750,137,317.57/137,339.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,211.29

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