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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,197.21, 204,295.82 and 42,710.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,197.21, 204,295.82 and 42,710.25 is: 64,065.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,197.21 : 204,295.82 = 42,710.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,197.21/204,295.82 = 42,710.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,197.21x = 204,295.82 × 42,710.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,197.21x = 8,725,525,332.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,725,525,332.60/136,197.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,065.38

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