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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,974.80, 206,962.20 and 124,852.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,974.80, 206,962.20 and 124,852.80 is: 187,279.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,974.80 : 206,962.20 = 124,852.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,974.80/206,962.20 = 124,852.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,974.80x = 206,962.20 × 124,852.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,974.80x = 25,839,810,164.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,839,810,164.16/137,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,279.20

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