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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,607.96, 187,072.50 and 117,677.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,607.96, 187,072.50 and 117,677.80 is: 162,337.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,607.96 : 187,072.50 = 117,677.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,607.96/187,072.50 = 117,677.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,607.96x = 187,072.50 × 117,677.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,607.96x = 22,014,280,240.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,014,280,240.50/135,607.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,337.67

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