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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,924.97, 187,580.51 and 82,219.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,924.97, 187,580.51 and 82,219.81 is: 113,465.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,924.97 : 187,580.51 = 82,219.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,924.97/187,580.51 = 82,219.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,924.97x = 187,580.51 × 82,219.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,924.97x = 15,422,833,891.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,422,833,891.90/135,924.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,465.79

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