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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,652.40, 203,478.60 and 115,607.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,652.40, 203,478.60 and 115,607.60 is: 173,411.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,652.40 : 203,478.60 = 115,607.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,652.40/203,478.60 = 115,607.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,652.40x = 203,478.60 × 115,607.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,652.40x = 23,523,672,597.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,523,672,597.36/135,652.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,411.40

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