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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,721.90, 206,145.45 and 127,224.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,721.90, 206,145.45 and 127,224.30 is: 190,432.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,721.90 : 206,145.45 = 127,224.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,721.90/206,145.45 = 127,224.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,721.90x = 206,145.45 × 127,224.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,721.90x = 26,226,710,574.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,226,710,574.44/137,721.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,432.39

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