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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,265.82, 207,522.35 and 70,843.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,265.82, 207,522.35 and 70,843.85 is: 106,329.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,265.82 : 207,522.35 = 70,843.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,265.82/207,522.35 = 70,843.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,265.82x = 207,522.35 × 70,843.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,265.82x = 14,701,682,235.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,701,682,235.05/138,265.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,329.11

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