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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,029.40, 204,044.10 and 96,371.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,029.40, 204,044.10 and 96,371.80 is: 144,557.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,029.40 : 204,044.10 = 96,371.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,029.40/204,044.10 = 96,371.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,029.40x = 204,044.10 × 96,371.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,029.40x = 19,664,097,196.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,664,097,196.38/136,029.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,557.70

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