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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,086.20, 206,975.70 and 75,801.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,086.20, 206,975.70 and 75,801.40 is: 113,617.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,086.20 : 206,975.70 = 75,801.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,086.20/206,975.70 = 75,801.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,086.20x = 206,975.70 × 75,801.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,086.20x = 15,689,047,825.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,689,047,825.98/138,086.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,617.78

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