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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,224.24, 207,306.28 and 53,957.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,224.24, 207,306.28 and 53,957.28 is: 80,924.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,224.24 : 207,306.28 = 53,957.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,224.24/207,306.28 = 53,957.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,224.24x = 207,306.28 × 53,957.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,224.24x = 11,185,682,995.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,185,682,995.72/138,224.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,924.18

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