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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,414.90, 207,611.55 and 54,158.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,414.90, 207,611.55 and 54,158.70 is: 81,233.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,414.90 : 207,611.55 = 54,158.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,414.90/207,611.55 = 54,158.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,414.90x = 207,611.55 × 54,158.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,414.90x = 11,243,971,652.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,243,971,652.99/138,414.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,233.82

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