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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514,143.20, 771,214.80 and 135,038.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514,143.20, 771,214.80 and 135,038.90 is: 202,558.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514,143.20 : 771,214.80 = 135,038.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514,143.20/771,214.80 = 135,038.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514,143.20x = 771,214.80 × 135,038.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514,143.20x = 104,143,998,255.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,143,998,255.72/514,143.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,558.35

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