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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,005.80, 207,008.70 and 96,015.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,005.80, 207,008.70 and 96,015.40 is: 144,023.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,005.80 : 207,008.70 = 96,015.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,005.80/207,008.70 = 96,015.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,005.80x = 207,008.70 × 96,015.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,005.80x = 19,876,023,133.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,876,023,133.98/138,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,023.10

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