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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,881.80, 206,822.70 and 85,393.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,881.80, 206,822.70 and 85,393.80 is: 128,090.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,881.80 : 206,822.70 = 85,393.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,881.80/206,822.70 = 85,393.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,881.80x = 206,822.70 × 85,393.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,881.80x = 17,661,376,279.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,661,376,279.26/137,881.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,090.70

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