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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,052.60, 207,078.90 and 131,491.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,052.60, 207,078.90 and 131,491.60 is: 197,237.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,052.60 : 207,078.90 = 131,491.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,052.60/207,078.90 = 131,491.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,052.60x = 207,078.90 × 131,491.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,052.60x = 27,229,135,887.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,229,135,887.24/138,052.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,237.40

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