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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,255.57, 204,066.24 and 131,526.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,255.57, 204,066.24 and 131,526.18 is: 196,983.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,255.57 : 204,066.24 = 131,526.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,255.57/204,066.24 = 131,526.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,255.57x = 204,066.24 × 131,526.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,255.57x = 26,840,052,520.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,840,052,520.94/136,255.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,983.16

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