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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,861.80, 206,792.70 and 132,029.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,861.80, 206,792.70 and 132,029.80 is: 198,044.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,861.80 : 206,792.70 = 132,029.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,861.80/206,792.70 = 132,029.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,861.80x = 206,792.70 × 132,029.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,861.80x = 27,302,798,822.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,302,798,822.46/137,861.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,044.70

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