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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,217.32, 207,109.98 and 96,179.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,217.32, 207,109.98 and 96,179.54 is: 144,119.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,217.32 : 207,109.98 = 96,179.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,217.32/207,109.98 = 96,179.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,217.32x = 207,109.98 × 96,179.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,217.32x = 19,919,741,570.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,919,741,570.26/138,217.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,119.00

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