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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,068.10, 206,970.90 and 88,007.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,068.10, 206,970.90 and 88,007.70 is: 131,927.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,068.10 : 206,970.90 = 88,007.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,068.10/206,970.90 = 88,007.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,068.10x = 206,970.90 × 88,007.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,068.10x = 18,215,032,875.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,215,032,875.93/138,068.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,927.89

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