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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,775.72, 205,524.39 and 73,642.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,775.72, 205,524.39 and 73,642.52 is: 110,658.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,775.72 : 205,524.39 = 73,642.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,775.72/205,524.39 = 73,642.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,775.72x = 205,524.39 × 73,642.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,775.72x = 15,135,334,001.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,135,334,001.06/136,775.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,658.05

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