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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,065.13, 206,966.43 and 88,004.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,065.13, 206,966.43 and 88,004.70 is: 131,923.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,065.13 : 206,966.43 = 88,004.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,065.13/206,966.43 = 88,004.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,065.13x = 206,966.43 × 88,004.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,065.13x = 18,214,018,582.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,214,018,582.22/138,065.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,923.38

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