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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,972.80, 206,959.20 and 90,733.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,972.80, 206,959.20 and 90,733.60 is: 136,100.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,972.80 : 206,959.20 = 90,733.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,972.80/206,959.20 = 90,733.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,972.80x = 206,959.20 × 90,733.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,972.80x = 18,778,153,269.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,778,153,269.12/137,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,100.40

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