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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,423.07, 207,463.28 and 98,378.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,423.07, 207,463.28 and 98,378.22 is: 147,445.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,423.07 : 207,463.28 = 98,378.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,423.07/207,463.28 = 98,378.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,423.07x = 207,463.28 × 98,378.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,423.07x = 20,409,868,201.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,409,868,201.76/138,423.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,445.57

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