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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134,181.16, 201,259.98 and 45,432.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134,181.16, 201,259.98 and 45,432.64 is: 68,144.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,181.16 : 201,259.98 = 45,432.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,181.16/201,259.98 = 45,432.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,181.16x = 201,259.98 × 45,432.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,181.16x = 9,143,772,217.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,143,772,217.75/134,181.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,144.98

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