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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,325.38, 204,170.64 and 131,596

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,325.38, 204,170.64 and 131,596 is: 197,087.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,325.38 : 204,170.64 = 131,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,325.38/204,170.64 = 131,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,325.38x = 204,170.64 × 131,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,325.38x = 26,868,039,541.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,868,039,541.44/136,325.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,087.58

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