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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,480.40, 206,220.60 and 130,222.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,480.40, 206,220.60 and 130,222.80 is: 195,334.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,480.40 : 206,220.60 = 130,222.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,480.40/206,220.60 = 130,222.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,480.40x = 206,220.60 × 130,222.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,480.40x = 26,854,623,949.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,854,623,949.68/137,480.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,334.20

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