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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,459.20, 202,897.20 and 112,131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,459.20, 202,897.20 and 112,131.20 is: 167,955.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,459.20 : 202,897.20 = 112,131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,459.20/202,897.20 = 112,131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,459.20x = 202,897.20 × 112,131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,459.20x = 22,751,106,512.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,751,106,512.64/135,459.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,955.42

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