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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,273.76, 204,395.06 and 36,441.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,273.76, 204,395.06 and 36,441.74 is: 54,658.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,273.76 : 204,395.06 = 36,441.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,273.76/204,395.06 = 36,441.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,273.76x = 204,395.06 × 36,441.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,273.76x = 7,448,511,633.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,448,511,633.80/136,273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,658.44

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