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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,330.76, 203,016.67 and 98,171.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,330.76, 203,016.67 and 98,171.24 is: 147,271.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,330.76 : 203,016.67 = 98,171.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,330.76/203,016.67 = 98,171.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,330.76x = 203,016.67 × 98,171.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,330.76x = 19,930,397,977.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,930,397,977.97/135,330.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,271.75

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