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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,647.99, 203,265.43 and 68,988.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,647.99, 203,265.43 and 68,988.23 is: 103,377.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,647.99 : 203,265.43 = 68,988.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,647.99/203,265.43 = 68,988.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,647.99x = 203,265.43 × 68,988.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,647.99x = 14,022,922,235.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,022,922,235.89/135,647.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,377.29

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