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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,052.68, 207,044.82 and 59,157.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,052.68, 207,044.82 and 59,157.96 is: 88,722.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,052.68 : 207,044.82 = 59,157.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,052.68/207,044.82 = 59,157.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,052.68x = 207,044.82 × 59,157.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,052.68x = 12,248,349,179.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,248,349,179.77/138,052.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,722.28

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