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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,002.62, 204,003.66 and 36,162.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,002.62, 204,003.66 and 36,162.83 is: 54,244.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,002.62 : 204,003.66 = 36,162.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,002.62/204,003.66 = 36,162.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,002.62x = 204,003.66 × 36,162.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,002.62x = 7,377,349,675.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,377,349,675.96/136,002.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,244.17

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