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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,731, 763,111.08 and 134,754

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,731, 763,111.08 and 134,754 is: 202,134.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,731 : 763,111.08 = 134,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,731/763,111.08 = 134,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,731x = 763,111.08 × 134,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,731x = 102,832,270,474.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,832,270,474.32/508,731
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,134.86

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