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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,805.80, 206,708.70 and 120,309.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,805.80, 206,708.70 and 120,309.80 is: 180,464.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,805.80 : 206,708.70 = 120,309.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,805.80/206,708.70 = 120,309.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,805.80x = 206,708.70 × 120,309.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,805.80x = 24,869,082,355.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,869,082,355.26/137,805.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,464.70

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