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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,033.60, 207,050.40 and 131,472.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,033.60, 207,050.40 and 131,472.60 is: 197,208.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,033.60 : 207,050.40 = 131,472.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,033.60/207,050.40 = 131,472.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,033.60x = 207,050.40 × 131,472.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,033.60x = 27,221,454,419.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,221,454,419.04/138,033.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,208.90

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