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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,370.52, 207,293.34 and 82,091.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,370.52, 207,293.34 and 82,091.72 is: 122,981.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,370.52 : 207,293.34 = 82,091.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,370.52/207,293.34 = 82,091.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,370.52x = 207,293.34 × 82,091.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,370.52x = 17,017,066,825.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,017,066,825.14/138,370.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,981.88

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