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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,001.35, 207,002.03 and 131,440.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,001.35, 207,002.03 and 131,440.35 is: 197,160.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,001.35 : 207,002.03 = 131,440.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,001.35/207,002.03 = 131,440.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,001.35x = 207,002.03 × 131,440.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,001.35x = 27,208,418,616.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,208,418,616.71/138,001.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,160.53

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