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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,479.76, 203,345.74 and 68,969.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,479.76, 203,345.74 and 68,969.68 is: 103,518.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,479.76 : 203,345.74 = 68,969.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,479.76/203,345.74 = 68,969.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,479.76x = 203,345.74 × 68,969.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,479.76x = 14,024,690,617.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,024,690,617.16/135,479.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,518.71

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