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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,186.58, 202,762.25 and 35,354.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,186.58, 202,762.25 and 35,354.48 is: 53,027.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,186.58 : 202,762.25 = 35,354.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,186.58/202,762.25 = 35,354.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,186.58x = 202,762.25 × 35,354.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,186.58x = 7,168,552,854.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,168,552,854.38/135,186.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,027.10

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