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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,177.70, 202,439.64 and 131,634.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,177.70, 202,439.64 and 131,634.76 is: 197,133.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,177.70 : 202,439.64 = 131,634.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,177.70/202,439.64 = 131,634.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,177.70x = 202,439.64 × 131,634.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,177.70x = 26,648,093,425.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,648,093,425.89/135,177.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,133.80

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