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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,369.13, 207,619.31 and 82,319.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,369.13, 207,619.31 and 82,319.97 is: 123,518.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,369.13 : 207,619.31 = 82,319.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,369.13/207,619.31 = 82,319.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,369.13x = 207,619.31 × 82,319.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,369.13x = 17,091,215,370.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,091,215,370.62/138,369.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,518.99

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