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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,280.34, 207,245.55 and 88,341.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,280.34, 207,245.55 and 88,341.14 is: 132,399.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,280.34 : 207,245.55 = 88,341.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,280.34/207,245.55 = 88,341.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,280.34x = 207,245.55 × 88,341.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,280.34x = 18,308,308,146.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,308,308,146.93/138,280.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,399.94

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