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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,903.70, 203,855.55 and 82,759.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,903.70, 203,855.55 and 82,759.60 is: 124,139.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,903.70 : 203,855.55 = 82,759.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,903.70/203,855.55 = 82,759.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,903.70x = 203,855.55 × 82,759.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,903.70x = 16,871,003,775.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,871,003,775.78/135,903.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,139.40

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