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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134,871.70, 202,307.55 and 72,663.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134,871.70, 202,307.55 and 72,663.70 is: 108,995.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,871.70 : 202,307.55 = 72,663.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,871.70/202,307.55 = 72,663.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,871.70x = 202,307.55 × 72,663.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,871.70x = 14,700,415,120.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,700,415,120.94/134,871.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,995.55

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