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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,263.72, 202,729.40 and 75,974.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,263.72, 202,729.40 and 75,974.76 is: 113,868.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,263.72 : 202,729.40 = 75,974.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,263.72/202,729.40 = 75,974.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,263.72x = 202,729.40 × 75,974.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,263.72x = 15,402,317,509.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,402,317,509.94/135,263.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,868.80

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