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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,179.44, 204,301.97 and 42,685.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,179.44, 204,301.97 and 42,685.19 is: 64,038.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,179.44 : 204,301.97 = 42,685.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,179.44/204,301.97 = 42,685.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,179.44x = 204,301.97 × 42,685.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,179.44x = 8,720,668,406.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,720,668,406.82/136,179.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,038.07

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