Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134,940, 202,410 and 36,444
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 134,940, 202,410 and 36,444 is: 54,666
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134,940 : 202,410 = 36,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134,940/202,410 = 36,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134,940x = 202,410 × 36,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134,940x = 7,376,630,040 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,376,630,040/134,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,666
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