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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,920.80, 206,881.20 and 122,887.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,920.80, 206,881.20 and 122,887.20 is: 184,330.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,920.80 : 206,881.20 = 122,887.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,920.80/206,881.20 = 122,887.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,920.80x = 206,881.20 × 122,887.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,920.80x = 25,423,051,400.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,423,051,400.64/137,920.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,330.80

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