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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,355.23, 202,918.68 and 85,325.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,355.23, 202,918.68 and 85,325.07 is: 127,915.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,355.23 : 202,918.68 = 85,325.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,355.23/202,918.68 = 85,325.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,355.23x = 202,918.68 × 85,325.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,355.23x = 17,314,050,575.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,314,050,575.31/135,355.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,915.64

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