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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,047.70, 207,071.55 and 132,215.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,047.70, 207,071.55 and 132,215.70 is: 198,323.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,047.70 : 207,071.55 = 132,215.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,047.70/207,071.55 = 132,215.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,047.70x = 207,071.55 × 132,215.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,047.70x = 27,378,109,933.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,378,109,933.34/138,047.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,323.55

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