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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,219.30, 202,440.15 and 82,731.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,219.30, 202,440.15 and 82,731.30 is: 123,859.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,219.30 : 202,440.15 = 82,731.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,219.30/202,440.15 = 82,731.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,219.30x = 202,440.15 × 82,731.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,219.30x = 16,748,136,781.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,748,136,781.70/135,219.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,859.07

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