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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,018.80, 204,035.04 and 96,462.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,018.80, 204,035.04 and 96,462.96 is: 144,699.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,018.80 : 204,035.04 = 96,462.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,018.80/204,035.04 = 96,462.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,018.80x = 204,035.04 × 96,462.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,018.80x = 19,681,823,902.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,681,823,902.12/136,018.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,699.29

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