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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,262.08, 190,699.80 and 104,271.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,262.08, 190,699.80 and 104,271.98 is: 143,818.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,262.08 : 190,699.80 = 104,271.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,262.08/190,699.80 = 104,271.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,262.08x = 190,699.80 × 104,271.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,262.08x = 19,884,645,731.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,884,645,731.60/138,262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,818.51

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