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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,877.20, 206,815.80 and 110,229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,877.20, 206,815.80 and 110,229.20 is: 165,343.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,877.20 : 206,815.80 = 110,229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,877.20/206,815.80 = 110,229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,877.20x = 206,815.80 × 110,229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,877.20x = 22,797,140,181.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,797,140,181.36/137,877.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,343.80

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