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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,444.40, 206,166.60 and 131,029.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,444.40, 206,166.60 and 131,029.20 is: 196,543.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,444.40 : 206,166.60 = 131,029.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,444.40/206,166.60 = 131,029.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,444.40x = 206,166.60 × 131,029.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,444.40x = 27,013,844,664.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,013,844,664.72/137,444.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,543.80

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