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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,661.70, 392,492.55 and 135,301.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,661.70, 392,492.55 and 135,301.70 is: 202,952.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,661.70 : 392,492.55 = 135,301.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,661.70/392,492.55 = 135,301.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,661.70x = 392,492.55 × 135,301.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,661.70x = 53,104,909,252.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,104,909,252.34/261,661.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,952.55

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