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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,034.60, 207,051.90 and 131,473.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,034.60, 207,051.90 and 131,473.60 is: 197,210.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,034.60 : 207,051.90 = 131,473.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,034.60/207,051.90 = 131,473.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,034.60x = 207,051.90 × 131,473.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,034.60x = 27,221,858,679.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,221,858,679.84/138,034.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,210.40

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