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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,316.55, 207,310.80 and 124,210.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,316.55, 207,310.80 and 124,210.40 is: 186,168.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,316.55 : 207,310.80 = 124,210.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,316.55/207,310.80 = 124,210.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,316.55x = 207,310.80 × 124,210.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,316.55x = 25,750,157,392.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,750,157,392.32/138,316.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,168.30

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