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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,247.20, 202,870.80 and 82,759.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,247.20, 202,870.80 and 82,759.20 is: 124,138.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,247.20 : 202,870.80 = 82,759.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,247.20/202,870.80 = 82,759.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,247.20x = 202,870.80 × 82,759.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,247.20x = 16,789,425,111.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,789,425,111.36/135,247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,138.80

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