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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,215.78, 204,260.58 and 75,385.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,215.78, 204,260.58 and 75,385.14 is: 113,042.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,215.78 : 204,260.58 = 75,385.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,215.78/204,260.58 = 75,385.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,215.78x = 204,260.58 × 75,385.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,215.78x = 15,398,212,419.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,398,212,419.78/136,215.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,042.79

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