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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,423.60, 207,343.80 and 112,179.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,423.60, 207,343.80 and 112,179.60 is: 168,033.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,423.60 : 207,343.80 = 112,179.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,423.60/207,343.80 = 112,179.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,423.60x = 207,343.80 × 112,179.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,423.60x = 23,259,744,546.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,259,744,546.48/138,423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,033.09

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