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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,340.13, 207,362.37 and 98,777.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,340.13, 207,362.37 and 98,777.30 is: 148,060.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,340.13 : 207,362.37 = 98,777.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,340.13/207,362.37 = 98,777.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,340.13x = 207,362.37 × 98,777.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,340.13x = 20,482,695,030.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,482,695,030.20/138,340.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,060.40

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