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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,316.40, 207,474.60 and 68,186.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,316.40, 207,474.60 and 68,186.60 is: 102,279.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,316.40 : 207,474.60 = 68,186.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,316.40/207,474.60 = 68,186.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,316.40x = 207,474.60 × 68,186.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,316.40x = 14,146,987,560.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,146,987,560.36/138,316.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,279.90

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