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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,764.80, 206,647.20 and 120,268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,764.80, 206,647.20 and 120,268.80 is: 180,403.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,764.80 : 206,647.20 = 120,268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,764.80/206,647.20 = 120,268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,764.80x = 206,647.20 × 120,268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,764.80x = 24,853,210,767.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,853,210,767.36/137,764.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,403.20

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