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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,377.72, 393,857.94 and 135,984.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,377.72, 393,857.94 and 135,984.12 is: 204,127.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,377.72 : 393,857.94 = 135,984.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,377.72/393,857.94 = 135,984.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,377.72x = 393,857.94 × 135,984.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,377.72x = 53,558,425,375.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,558,425,375.91/262,377.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,127.18

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