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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,226.68, 207,088.20 and 96,017.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,226.68, 207,088.20 and 96,017.52 is: 143,851.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,226.68 : 207,088.20 = 96,017.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,226.68/207,088.20 = 96,017.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,226.68x = 207,088.20 × 96,017.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,226.68x = 19,884,095,385.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,884,095,385.26/138,226.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,851.36

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