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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,071.16, 206,975.40 and 88,010.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,071.16, 206,975.40 and 88,010.70 is: 131,932.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,071.16 : 206,975.40 = 88,010.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,071.16/206,975.40 = 88,010.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,071.16x = 206,975.40 × 88,010.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,071.16x = 18,216,049,836.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,216,049,836.78/138,071.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,932.33

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