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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,425.80, 207,638.70 and 137,113.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,425.80, 207,638.70 and 137,113.60 is: 205,670.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,425.80 : 207,638.70 = 137,113.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,425.80/207,638.70 = 137,113.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,425.80x = 207,638.70 × 137,113.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,425.80x = 28,470,089,656.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,470,089,656.32/138,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,670.40

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