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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,617.63, 203,439.96 and 50,251.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,617.63, 203,439.96 and 50,251.37 is: 75,382.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,617.63 : 203,439.96 = 50,251.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,617.63/203,439.96 = 50,251.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,617.63x = 203,439.96 × 50,251.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,617.63x = 10,223,135,685.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,223,135,685.55/135,617.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,382.06

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