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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,744.80, 206,617.20 and 131,912.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,744.80, 206,617.20 and 131,912.80 is: 197,869.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,744.80 : 206,617.20 = 131,912.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,744.80/206,617.20 = 131,912.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,744.80x = 206,617.20 × 131,912.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,744.80x = 27,255,453,380.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,255,453,380.16/137,744.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,869.20

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