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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134,871, 202,316.22 and 51,765

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134,871, 202,316.22 and 51,765 is: 77,651.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,871 : 202,316.22 = 51,765 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,871/202,316.22 = 51,765/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,871x = 202,316.22 × 51,765
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,871x = 10,472,899,128.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,472,899,128.30/134,871
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,651.23

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